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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Italian; Byzantine
Title:Virgin and Child
Date Made:16th or 17th century
Type:Painting
Materials:Tempera and gold on wooden panel
Place Made:Europe; Italy
Measurements:Panel: 15 5/8 in x 12 5/16 in x 1 1/4 in; 39.7 cm x 31.3 cm x 3.2 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1965.42.P.PI
Credit Line:Bequest of Caroline R. Hill
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Half-length image of the Virgin, wearing a deep red mantle, holding the Christ child in her arms against a gold background. Both have elaborate punched halos. The infant Christ holds a gold orb in his left hand and makes a blessing gesture with his right.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; virgins; Christianity

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