A quality antique French Limoges kiln-fired enamel on a copper plaque. Beautifully rendered with exquisite detailing, here depicted in grey tones (grisaille) atop a dark dark red/brown background. Embellished with gold gilt painted accents and halos. This charming miniature portrait is an enameled work inspired after the religious painting titled Madonna of the Book, or the Madonna del Libro, by the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. The Madonna of the Book is a soft and elegant work. Depicting the Holy Mother, the Virgin Mary gazing at the Book of Hours (Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis) a prayer book common in the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries. Seated in her lap is the baby Jesus. The infant is gazing up at his mother, while holding in his hand symbols foretelling the Passion of Christ, the three nails of the cross and the crown of thorns. Signed in gold gilt to the lower right, apres Botticelli (after Botticelli). Housed in an opulent Florentine style wood frame, with gilt and painted accents. Easel back for table top display or loop ring for wall hanging. Measures 8 3/4″ x 6 3/8″. Portrait measures 5 7/8″ x 4″ (sight). Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. The item “Antique French Limoges Enamel on Copper Portrait Plaque Religious Mary & Jesus” is in sale since Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Other Antique Decorative Arts”. The seller is “micflsun” and is located in Canutillo, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Origin: France