Antique Print-VIRGIN-MARY-CHRIST-MADONNA-CHILD-DEVOTION-Anonymous

A stylized depiction of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, based on traditional iconography. The illustration is done in a style that emulates icons, which are religious works of art, particularly associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity, as well as certain Eastern Catholic churches. This style is characterized by a gold background, symbolic colors, and specific iconography.

Mary is shown with a halo, signifying her holiness, and she holds Jesus on her lap, an arrangement known as the Madonna and Child. This particular pose and composition are common in Christian art and carry significant religious symbolism, highlighting the relationship between Christ and his mother, with Mary often representing the Church itself.

The Latin text “IN GREMIO MATRIS SEDET[SIC] SAPIENTIA PATRIS” translates to “In the lap of the Mother sits the Wisdom of the Father,” referencing the Christian belief that Jesus is the wisdom of God incarnate, seated in the protective and nurturing lap of his mother, Mary.

Made by an anonymous engraver/artist.

Medium: Woodblock on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 18.5 x 25.1 cm (7.28 x 9.88 inch).

Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

VIRGIN-MARY-CHRIST-MADONNA-CHILD | PCO-C44-26

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.