Carnelian Intaglio Of A Procession After Valerio Belli. Italy 18th Century

A carnelian intaglio depicting a sacrificial procession after Valerio Belli.

Italian, 18th century.

Ring size M 1/2 / 6.5 US.

The intaglio measures 2.1 x 1.7cm.

Valerio Belli (1468 - 1546) was a celebrated Italian gem engraver who specialised in rock crystal and engraved dies for struck medals which often depicted processional scenes inspired by antiquity and dynamic scenes from the life of Christ. See the last image for an intaglio attributed to Valerio Belli from the collection of the British Museum, Registration number; WB.86.