Italian Grand Tour Intaglio antiques Pieces like this were often

Pieces like this were often worn close to the heart as personal tokens of faith

layering into a gallery wall

and floral-style base

or layered among antique portraits and gilt frames

Italian Grand Tour Intaglio antiques Pieces like this were oftenItalian Grand Tour Intaglio, Astra Firmata A finely modeled Grand Tourera intaglio plaque, most likely Italian, depicting a classical allegorical scene centered on a draped female figure surrounded by children in varying poses of learning and contemplation. The composition draws directly from Neoclassical idealsorder, virtue, education, and enlightenmentrendered in low relief with elegant depth and balance. Along the lower register appears the Latin