Pilgrim's Badge with Saint Leonard
Item
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Title
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Pilgrim's Badge with Saint Leonard
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Rights
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
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Date
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c. 15th century C.E.
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Description
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The badge is a token of completion of the pilgrimage and acted as a type of souvenir sold to pilgrims. Made from lead alloy, the badge could be worn on the pilgrim's cloak. The figure holds his left hand up, with his middle and index figures pointing upwards and his thumb to the side, the hand gesture to indicate a blessing. He wears a pointed hat with beaded detail on the front of it. In his right hand, he holds a long curved staff. His mouth is open along with his eyes.
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Format
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Badge. Lead and tin alloy. 2 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/16in.
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Publisher
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Contributor
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Elizabeth Washburn
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Identifier
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1986. 77.1.
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Subject
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Badge; pilgrim badge; pilgrim; pilgrimage; metalwork; Santiago de Compostela;
