Wall Relief Madonna Serena, ivory alabaster, by A. Santangela, Studio Dante Di Volteradici, Italy, 1970s.
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This circular Italian wall plate, hand-carved from alabaster by A. Santangela for Studio Dante Di Volteradici in 1979, stands as an example of late 20th-century Italian artisanal craft. The bas-relief depicts a central scene: the Madonna seated serenely, an open book in her right hand, as a young child—likely Jesus—reaches toward her from her lap. The composition is marked by harmonious proportions and subtle depth, highlighted by soft relief shadowing. Highly detailed throughout—from the drapery folds to expressive features and the curled texture of the child's hair—the plate illustrates the refined precision of the classical sculptural tradition. Its surface shows a uniform, warm ivory tone with a matte, gently satin sheen, while the background is deliberately understated, ensuring sole focus on the figures. The lower edge bears the artist's signature and the studio’s mark. The plate remains in excellent condition, with no visible signs of damage, cracks, or repairs; the contours are crisp and the edges consistently smooth.
The alabaster relief "Madonna Serena" echoes the devotional art of the Renaissance, though created in the contemporary context of the 1970s. The smoothness of polished alabaster and the tranquil
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Height21 cm
Depth5 cm
Width21 cm
Dimension details
Width21 cm
Height21 cm
Depth5 cm
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