Italian Devotional Plaque c.1780A beautifully presented and carved Italian church or chapel plaque. c. 1780 Engraved with the legend HIC DEVM ADORA, translating to: Adore God Here. Skilfully carved this gesso gilded and polychromed religious panel gave instruction to the faithful, but is also a delightful work of art in its own right. Worth noting are the expressive swags and flags and the laurel motif surmounting the text. Also, the letters A of ADORA are expertly carved over the