{"product_id":"antique-continental-silvered-metal-devotional-plaque-of-pope-pius-xi-pasce-agnos-meos-pasce-oves-meas-circa-1920s-1930s","title":"Antique Continental Silvered Metal Devotional Plaque of Pope Pius XI, “Pasce Agnos Meos, Pasce Oves Meas,” Circa 1920s–1930s","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn unusual early 20th-century Catholic devotional plaque or tabletop icon depicting Pope Pius XI (Achille Ratti, pontificate 1922–1939) in low relief, set within an ornate silvered-metal easel frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central rectangular plaque portrays the pontiff in ecclesiastical dress, one hand raised in a gesture of teaching or benediction. Beneath the portrait appears the Latin inscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e“PASCE AGNOS MEOS \/ PASCE OVES MEAS”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etranslated as \u003c\/span\u003e“Feed my lambs; feed my sheep.”\u003cspan\u003e The phrase derives from Christ’s words to Saint Peter in the Gospel of John and has long been closely associated with the pastoral authority of Saint Peter and, by extension, the papacy. Contemporary Vatican documentation likewise records the phrase in connection with Pope Pius XI’s role as successor to Peter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plaque is framed by slender vertical standards terminating in pointed finials and spherical bosses. Above is an elaborate scrolling crest centered by a radiant cross medallion, while a complementary foliate ornament anchors the lower edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains both a hinged easel support for tabletop display and a small suspension ring, allowing the piece to be displayed either standing or hung.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive devotional object with strong ecclesiastical character, particularly appealing as part of a collection of Catholic, Vatican, or papal memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49030895501567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/BB831DAC-C4D0-42B9-8BC0-658EE78D6AF9.png?v=1786984026","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/antique-continental-silvered-metal-devotional-plaque-of-pope-pius-xi-pasce-agnos-meos-pasce-oves-meas-circa-1920s-1930s","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}