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The Virgin adoring the Child
Made by: Cantagalli Workshop (Florence, Italy (founded 1878))
After: Andrea della Robbia (Italian (Florentine), 1435–1525)
After: Andrea della Robbia (Italian (Florentine), 1435–1525)
Italy (Florence)
about 1910
Medium/Technique
Glazed terracotta
Dimensions
Height x width: 28 x 18 in. (71.1 x 45.7 cm)
Credit Line
William Francis Warden Fund
Accession Number2013.1463
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionThe arched panel modeled in high relief with the Virgin Mary kneeling before the Christ Child, with two seraphim and disembodied hands holding a crown, bottom marked with a manganese rooster.
Marks
bottom marked with a manganese rooster
ProvenanceAbout 1912/1914, probably purchased in Italy by Deborah Norris Bent (b. 1884 - d. 1965) for Quattro Venti, her home in Annisquam (Gloucester), MA [see note 1]; July 12, 2013, Quattro Venti sale, Skinner, Boston, lot 91, to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 25, 2013)
NOTES:
[1] Quincy Bent (b. 1879- d. 1955) and his wife, Deborah Norris (Brock) Bent, had their summer home "Quattro Venti" built around 1912/1914. Mrs. Bent oversaw the design of the house and decorated the interior. According to the 2013 Skinner catalogue, Mrs. Bent bought most of the furnishings in Italy, with her mother, Deborah Norris (Coleman) Brock, while the house was being constructed.
NOTES:
[1] Quincy Bent (b. 1879- d. 1955) and his wife, Deborah Norris (Brock) Bent, had their summer home "Quattro Venti" built around 1912/1914. Mrs. Bent oversaw the design of the house and decorated the interior. According to the 2013 Skinner catalogue, Mrs. Bent bought most of the furnishings in Italy, with her mother, Deborah Norris (Coleman) Brock, while the house was being constructed.