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Title
Madonna and Child Enthroned
Date
First Half of the 15th century
Artist
Medium
Carved and painted wood with traces of gold and silver
Dimensions
110×50×38 cm
Origin
Church of Santa Maria del Carmine (già Santa Maria di Assergi), L’Aquila
Collection
Location
Position
Inventory
OPA 174
Description
The sculpture, kept in the church of Santa Maria di Picenze until the first half of the 19th century, shows the Madonna seated on a small, rectangular, paneled bench. Her azure, starry mantle, with golden hem, opens to reveal a brocaded garment adorned with gold leaf foliage and flowers, identical to that of her son. The fabric cascades in soft, flowing folds. The Child, standing on His mother’s lap, stretches His arms towards her, clinging to the neckline of her dress. A recess for a now-missing crown is visible atop the Virgin’s head.
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