Madonna and Child

Harvard Art Museums

Madonna and Child

Unidentified Artist

Date
15th century
Medium
Tempera on linden wood
Culture
Russian
Department
Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts
Institution
Harvard Art Museums

Ancient icon with jeweled and silver "raiza" in state of disintegration. Very primitive. Incredibly intricate bead work on fine cambric with delicate wire and pearl work. Tartar influence. Moscow School. (Dorothy Skobelev, August 1978)

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