Exquisite European Virgin and Child Icon - Hand-Colored Print With Gold Accents, C. 1900

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Exquisite European Virgin and Child Icon - Hand-Colored with Gold Accents, c. 1900
For your consideration: A beautifully executed devotional print that captures the timeless serenity of the Madonna and Child tradition. This early 20th-century European hand-colored print showcases the refined artistry of religious iconography, enhanced with delicate gold paint accents that catch the light with sacred luminosity.
Provenance & History:
Originally retailed through a distinguished Burlington, Vermont art gallery that operated from approximately 1900-1920, this piece represents the era when European religious art found appreciative audiences in sophisticated American cultural centers. Vermont's thriving arts community of the early 1900s embraced both traditional European devotional art and emerging artistic movements.
Artistic Details:

Hand-colored European print with gold paint highlights
Period-appropriate frame enhancing the sacred subject matter
Dimensions: 19" x 16" - perfect scale for intimate devotional spaces
Authentic early 20th-century craftsmanship

Condition & Character:
The gentle patina and honest age-related wear only enhance this piece's spiritual gravitas. Could use a new backing or if your like us we would just leave it as it is part of the story
The weathering speaks to decades of quiet contemplation and reverence, adding layers of meaning to an already powerful image. As with all authentic period religious art, the surface shows the beautiful mellowing that comes with time and devotion.
Perfect for: Collectors of religious art, those creating sacred spaces, or anyone drawn to the peaceful beauty of Madonna and Child iconography. See less