Oval enamel plaque by Jacques Laudin, Limoges, portrait of Saint Scholastica, 17th century
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Rectangular painted enamel plaque signed Laudin in the Faubourgs de Manigne of Limoges and monogrammed JL for Jacques Laudin (1627-1695) representing the portrait of the sister of Saint Benedict, Saint Scholastica*, in a giltwood frame (later), from the 17th century.
This plaque is in good overall condition. It no longer fits in the (rear) frame.
Note: some damage at the top and in one corner of the plaque (see red arrows), some missing enamel (especially on the saint's arm), scratches-cracking and wear from time, look carefully at the photos.
Saint Scholastica of Nursia (semi-scholarly form Scolasse; popular form Écolasse, formerly Escolasse), born in Nursia in the province of Perugia, Umbria, in 480 and died in 547, was a Catholic nun, sister of Saint Benedict of Nursia, and founder of the first women's monastery to adopt the Rule of Saint Benedict. She is primarily known through Pope Gregory I, who mentions her in the second book of his Dialogues. Her feast day is February 10. Her attributes are the monastic habit, dove, lily, the Rule of Saint Benedict, crosier, and crucifix.