Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of The Madonna And Christ Child, C.1870 Auction Archive a Feldwebel collar tab

a Feldwebel collar tab

with silvered rank pip

later Duke d'Orleans (1720-1752)

measuring 80 mm (w) x 33

it was noted that he had an appendectomy scar

Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of The Madonna And Christ Child, C.1870 Auction Archive a Feldwebel collar tabA well preserved oil on canvas painting depicting the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. The former is shown in a red robe and blue veil, symbolizing her divinity and humanity, respectively, and is topped by a faint halo. Christ is unclothed, with the exception of a white cloth wrap, symbolizing his innocence and purity. He leans his head toward his mother, who gently caresses his head with her cheek. The painting is secured within a cascading,