Blue and gold maiolica Madonna

Description
Madonna and Child in blue and gold majolica, Liguria, 17th century
Details

The sculpture depicts the crowned Madonna seated on a cloud formation, holding the crowned Child Jesus. It was likely intended for a domestic altar.

The sculptural group features vivid cobalt blue, yellow, and ochre hues. The Madonna, cloaked in a blue mantle and dressed in yellow, is seated on a base shaped like a cloud, symbolizing her celestial elevation. The Child is depicted nude, standing on his mother’s knee in a blessing gesture.

Height 33 cm.

Condition
Missing right arm of the Child; minor losses to the crowns and fingers; some chips and glaze losses
Category
Item Number
3704
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