Madonna and Child in enameled terracotta from the 17th century

Madonna with Child made of enameled terracotta, 1600. Rectangular domestic devotional plaque featuring a polychrome depiction of the Madonna with Child and an aureole, with a raised relief, set against an ivory-colored background with subtle graphic effects in light blue on the upper side. The Virgin wears a blue cloak and a yellow dress, similar to the tunic of the Child Jesus. This ancient majolica is framed by a triple border decorated with shades of yellow, green, and orange.

In some areas, minor glaze chips have been retouched. This well-preserved commemorative plaque originates from central Italy.

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