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The Virgin of the Lilies
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| Artist |
Workshop of Della Robbia family (Italian, active mid 15th-late 16th century) |
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| Title |
The Virgin of the Lilies |
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| Description |
English: The style of this "tondo," or medallion, was developed by Luca della Robbia (ca. 1400-82) who invented this type of brightly colored glazed terracotta (baked or fired clay) relief-inspired by maiolica-and it shows the continued admiration of his works long after his death. Such medallions were intended for placement in an architectural setting like this.
The lilies placed behind the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child symbolize her purity. She offers Christ her breast for nursing, emphasizing Christ's humanity. |
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| Date | between circa 1500 and circa 1550 (Renaissance) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | terracotta with glaze | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 133 cm (52.3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accession number |
27.217 |
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| Place of creation | Florence, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Credit line | Acquired by Henry Walters, 1902 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Walters Art Museum:  Home page  Info about artwork |
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