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Figure of the Madonna with the Christ Child

CultureItalian
OriginPesaro, The Marches, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1480-1490
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 94 x 26.7 x 26.7 cm (37 x 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.)
MarkingsInscription on base 'I O'
DescriptionMaiolica figure of the Madonna and Child standing in dignified posture holding the Child high to her right shoulder. The Madonna is wearing a long blue dress, and her head covered in a white veil. There is a long mantle lined in manganese, decorated with stars in blue on an ochre ground, and with green and blue border. The Child is in a blue robe trimmed in ochre. Both figures are haloed, and the green mound base is painted with flowers in blue.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.357
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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