Madonna and Child
CultureItalian
OriginPesaro, The Marches, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1480-1490
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
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 CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
April or May 1738
Object number: G83.1.910
Artist / Maker: Bahía artist(s)
500 BCE-500 CE
Object number: G83.1.212
Artist / Maker: Jalisco artist(s)
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.60
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Derby Porcelain Factory
ca.1765-1770
Object number: G83.1.865
