Plakette, jongeling met engelbewaarder before 1661

"Plakette, jongeling met engelbewaarder" is a small ivory relief by Adam Lenckhardt, dating from before 1661. The artwork depicts a young man being protected by a winged angel from a fearsome beast. The intricate detail in the carving, particularly in the angel's wings and the young man's drapery, highlights Lenckhardt's skill as a sculptor. The scene speaks to a common theme in religious art, that of divine protection and guidance, making this small plaque a potent and engaging piece of devotional art.