Madonna and Child
PaintingsRussian15th century

Madonna and Child

15th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Ancient icon with jeweled and silver "raiza" in state of disintegration. Very primitive. Incredibly intricate bead work on fine cambric with delicate wire and pearl work. Tartar influence. Moscow School. (Dorothy Skobelev, August 1978)

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Tempera on linden wood
Culture
Russian
Century
15th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

30.48 x 26.99 x 3.18 cm (12 x 10 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Irina Korotyukov, Castroville, CA, Gift, Gift to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

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