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Virgin and Child
After: Benedetto da Maiano (Italian, 1442–1497)
Italian (possibly Florence)
Renaissance
about 1510
Object Place: Europe, Florence, Italy
Medium/Technique
Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Dimensions
Overall: 50.8 x 36.5 x 5.7 cm (20 x 14 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson
Accession Number1983.78
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionIn low relief; 2 Angels in upper corners, Madonna with blue and green cape, yellow decorated dress, orange sleeves, light brown hair; veil and halo; holding standing infant Jesus on lap, left foot on pillow; right on her hand; right arm around Madonna's neck, left raised to dress; features accented by blue; tree on horizon line in left background.
Provenance1968, Blumka Gallery, New York; November 26, 1968, sold by Blumka to R. Thornton Wilson (b. 1886 - d. 1977), New York; 1983, bequest of R. Thornton Wilson to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 12, 1983)