Virgin and Child
1775-1800
Artists
Description
Figures of Madonna and Child completely encased in frame of engraved and repousse silver gilt. Halo of Madonna studded with red and green stones. She wears a robe of red and gold tinsel with semi-precious stones and seed pearls. To the left silver gilt cut away revealing a man (saint?)
Dimensions
32.07 x 27.31 x 3.81 cm (12 5/8 x 10 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Philip M. Lydig, Purchased in Russia, 1917, Bequest to Fogg Art Museum, 1930.
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