Madonna of Humility by Masaccio on fine Amalfi paper
Madonna of Humility by Masaccio on fine Amalfi paper
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Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibres, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with the characteristic deckled edges that bear witness to its handcrafted making.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of the finest quality
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Amalfi paper
Thick, porous, with the characteristic deckled edges -
Handcrafted frame
Made from fine wood, assembled by hand -
Museum glass
The same ultra-glossy glass used in museums -
Certificate
Every artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed by the craftsman
The artwork
The Madonna of Humility by Masaccio depicts the Virgin seated on the ground with the Child, following an iconography that emphasises modesty and simplicity. Mary holds her Son with a natural, affectionate gesture, while the Child appears solid and realistic, far from Gothic idealisation.
The use of light and chiaroscuro gives volume and substance to the figures, bringing out their physicality. The sober composition and the attention to the mother-child relationship express the humanisation of the sacred typical of the early Renaissance, making the scene intimate and deeply human.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in)
With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the craftsman who made the print.
