Florentine School, Relief of the Madonna and Child, 1890s, Terracotta and Ceramic

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A large circular ceramic relief depicting the Madonna and Child, produced in Florence around 1900 in the manner of the … Read more A large circular ceramic relief depicting the Madonna and Child, produced in Florence around 1900 in the manner of the Della Robbia workshop. The central medallion presents the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, both modelled in high relief and finished in white glaze against a deep blue ground. Winged cherubs and a dove of the Holy Spirit surround the figures, forming a balanced and devotional composition.

The medallion is framed by a wide, richly modelled border of polychrome fruits, vegetables, flowers, and foliage—including lemons, apples, cucumbers, plums, berries, and blossoms—glazed in greens, yellows, reds, and purples. A moulded white rim completes the outer edge.

The piece reflects the late 19th- and early 20th-century Florentine revival of Renaissance ceramic techniques. It has undergone minimal restoration and retains its characteristic palette and sculptural presence.
Origin: Florence, Italy

Date: Circa 1900

Materials: Ceramic with polychrome tin glaze

Condition: Antique condition with minimal restoration. Age-related wear consistent with its history.

Dimensions: Diameter 68 cm (26.8 in.) See less