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Title

Madonna Adoring the Child

Date

Mid-15th century
Medium
Tempera and gold on panel

Dimensions

125×72×14 cm

Origin

Convent of San Giuliano, L’Aquila

Position

Inventory
OPS 13
Description

The panel, likely originally the central part of a now dismembered polyptych – whose side panels depicted figures of saints –, shows the Virgin Adoring the Child, seated on a voluted throne against a gilded background. It is framed by a gilded lowered arch supported by twisted columns on either side, while the upper part of the frame is decorated with a starry sky. The artwork, attributed to an artist originating from Campli (Teramo), features halos, borders, and vegetal festoons engraved and punched in gold.

Other artworks

Virgin with Saint Sebastian and Saint Anthony
Saint Peter Celestine
Crucifixion of Christ
Madonna Enthroned originally with Child

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