8" Tall Antique Framed Metal Wall Art Virgin in Adoration Before order the Christ Child

Virgin in Adoration

Honor the Blessed Mother with this amazingly detailed, relief wall art based on the famous painting by Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio (c. 1489 – Correggio, 1534). The subject of the painting had been quite popular in the 15th century through the works of Filippo and Filippino Lippi, who had painted several versions of it. The image is inspired by the vision of the birth of Christ experienced by St Bridget of Sweden in Bethlehem in 1372. In her Revelations, the saint relates that "the Virgin then took off her shoes . . . knelt with great reverence as if in prayer, then and there, in a moment and the twinkling of an eye, she gave birth to a Son. The newborn child suddenly appeared on the ground radiating an ineffable light. When the Virgin realized that she had given birth, she said to the Child: “Welcome, my God, my Lord, and my Son!" In the clear, esoteric dawn atmosphere, a beautiful, sweet Virgin kneels in front of the newborn Child, order gazing at him with tenderness. The intimate bond between mother and child is emphasized by the fact that the baby has been set down on a piece of his mother's robe.

Echoing Correggio's creation, the artisan of this piece is able to maintain focus on the Holy Mother and Child and at the same time enhance the scene with many details—from Saint Joseph resting quietly at the background to the rich landscape of plains, distant mountains and a city visible behind the architectural columns. This antique work of art that evokes an attitude of prayer and would make a classic addition in your favorite place of prayer or any room in your home.

The silvertone plaque is mounted in a gilded metal frame and has wood backing. A metal hanger is on the top edge for easy hanging up. Imperfections of note are the surface wear and gilt loss to the frame and wear to wood backing. In Good antique condition. Dimensions: 6 1/4" wide x 8" tall x about 5/8" thick. Weight before packaging is 1.3 lbs. Will ship boxed via USPS Priority Mail.

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