Revelations in Relief: An Italo-Byzantine Panel with the Virgin and Child (original) (raw)
2010, The Journal of the Walters Art Museum 68/69
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The paper analyzes an Italo-Byzantine relief panel depicting the Virgin and Child, exploring its artistic features, historical context, and devotional significance. Through detailed examination of the panel's composition, color use, and materiality, the work highlights the evolving iconography that emphasizes Mary's grief over Christ's sacrifice. The analysis is complemented by references to literary parallels and the implications of the artwork's physical characteristics, suggesting a complex interaction between viewer and image.
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