19th century Tuscan school after a 15th century model - Lot 34

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19th century Tuscan school after a 15th century model - Lot 34
19th century Tuscan school after a 15th century model Virgin and Child, known as Virgo lactans Polychromed stucco relief in a trompe-l'œil painted Renaissance-style architectural frame, all in polychromed and gilded plaster (Cracks, accidents, missing parts, particularly at the bottom of the relief and on the Virgin's hand, chipped polychromy, gaps and modern?) Dim. relief: 76 x 45 cm, Dim. total: 116 x 83 x 13 cm Related works : - Workshop of Benedetto da Maiano, Madonna del Latte, late 15th century, painted papier-mâché, 103 x 61 x 4 cm, Prato, Museo di Palazzo Pretorio ; - Tuscan-Romagnolo region, mid-17th century, Madonna of Grace, polychrome terracotta relief, Forli (Emilia Romagna); - 19th-century Tuscan workshop, Madonna del Latte, polychrome cartepesta, 75 x 50 cm, private collection, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa This composition is based on a model traditionally attributed to Benedetto da Maiano, of which only one version by his workshop is known. The fortunes of the Virgo lactans iconographic type should be seen in the light of the humanization of saintly figures in popular devotion. This particular depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, one of the sculptural prototypes of which is said to be the work of Andrea and Nino Pisano dating from 1346 to 1348 (preserved in the San Matteo Museum in Pisa), was appreciated by the faithful, who could identify with this moment of maternal intimacy. It was particularly popular in Tuscany in the 15th century, as evidenced by the many examples still preserved in the region's churches and museums. The simplicity of the materials, the stucco and the repetitive technique employed (through the use of stamping) contributed to the spread of this type of devotional work during the Renaissance and in subsequent centuries. Expert : Cabinet LACROIX-JEANNEST.
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