Italy (Bologna)

The Crowned Madonna and Child with Elaborate Halo Tooling (Emilian-Bolognese / Trecento School)

2420

Created during the Trecento (14th century) period, specifically dating to the late 14th century (circa 1370–1395).

This object is a cropped central detail fragment of a larger multi-paneled devotional altarpiece or polyptych panel. It is executed in tempera, punch-work, and gold leaf on a wooden panel support, depicting the majestic head and crowned veil of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with both figures framed by magnificent golden haloes against a luminous golden background.