cma-medieval-art: Ivory Plaque with Enthroned Mother of God (“The Stroganoff Ivory”), 950, Cleveland
cma-medieval-art: Ivory Plaque with Enthroned Mother of God (“The Stroganoff Ivory”), 950, Cleveland Museum of Art: Medieval ArtThe Mother of God is seated on a lavishly carved, high-backed throne. Two angels hover above, drawing attention to the Christ child poised in her lap. Representations of the enthroned Virgin and Child have a long tradition in Byzantine art, stretching back as far as the 6th century. With one hand raised in blessing, the other holding a scroll, Christ is portrayed here as an emotionless and supernatural child, visualizing for the pious beholder the mystery of his incarnation.Size: Overall: 25.3 x 17.2 x 1.8 cm (9 15/16 x 6 ¾ x 11/16 in.)Medium: ivoryhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1925.1293 -- source link
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