SPANISH, PROBABLY TOLEDO, LATE 16TH/ EARLY 17TH CENTURY | RELIEF WITH SAINT ILDEFONSUS VESTED BY THE VIRGIN

Saint Ildefonsus (607-667) was from a Spanish noble family and served as Bishop of Toledo. Popular in Spanish art, and particularly in Toledo, he is usually depicted during the miraculous event where the Virgin Mary, assisted by angels, is said to have come down from Heaven with a chasuble for the Saint, to thank him for his particular devotion to her. Compare to a relief with the same theme, sold at Christie's London, 10 November 2006, lot 134.