Pen, sepia and red-brown watercolor on brown-grey paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 17.5 x 12.9 cm (6 7/8 x 5 1/16 in.)
Type:
tableware designs
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
Italy
Date:
1572
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Vertical rectangle. The handle consists of birds with woman heads, with scrolls below, rows of columns, and leaves above. The main field of the body is decorated with two kneeling angels supporting an oval representation of the Virgin with the Child, above it is a cherub. Rinceaux are at the sides. The framing moulding is curved above the cherub. Below the representation is a tablet with "S.D.G." Below is a band with "DOMINI M D L X X I I."
Credit Line:
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
