An exquisite 18th- to 19th-century French domestic devotional plaque featuring a beautifully detailed oval miniature painting of the Madonna and Child. Both figures are elegantly depicted wearing traditional canonical crowns highlighted in red and gold, set against a radiant, starburst background. The infant Jesus is shown clothed in soft blue garments, holding a small book representing divine wisdom.
The central artwork is set into a beautifully hand-carved, scalloped frame made of authentic French alabaster. The stone features a wonderful, milky translucency characteristic of high-quality antique European craftsmanship. Small historical mounting holes on the outer frame indicate this piece was originally intended to be pinned onto a velvet backing inside a deep shadowbox or displayed on a private domestic altar.
This rare piece of sacred art displays a beautiful patina and natural character consistent with its age, including a historic hairline fracture at the base near the lower mounting point, which does not compromise the structure of this beautiful heirloom. A stunning, pocket-sized collectible perfect for collectors of religious antiquities, sacred art, or fine French history.
Product Details:
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Country of Origin: France
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Material: Hand-carved Alabaster, Glass, Enamel/Oil Miniature
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Subject: Madonna and Child (The Virgin Mary and Christ Child)
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Era: Late 18th to 19th Century
- Dimensions: 5.5" H x 4.5" W
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