Ivory Madonna and Child (Side View)
Madonna and Child
FILIPINO
17th Century
Solid Ivory with traces of gilding and polychromy.
Head of Virgin replaced.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Porfirio J. and Mrs. Socorro Rodriguez Callo
Purchased from Likhâ Antiques.
A solid ivory figure of the Madonna and Child carved during the 17th century. The Madonna stands on an "Ensaymada" (brioche) cloud base typical of early renditions of the Mother and Child. On the base of the image is carved a small angel head with outspread wings. Horns of crescent moon now missing although large holes at the sides of the image indicates where these were originally included as part of the iconography. Tuck or "suksuk" present in the back. The Virgin stands on a black integral base.
The Virgin's gown crosses her body laterally at the waist, folds gracefully backwards and falls in soft, agitated folds at her feet. The Virgin is shown clasping the foot of the child typical of Philippine images of the Virgin and Child carved during the period. This feature shows the influence of the Spanish sculptor Juan Martinez Montanes.
The slight hint of knee, the toes peeping out of the Madonna's voluminous gown and the "suksuk" present in the back are clear indications of this image's Philippine provenance.
Numerous cracks and signs of wear indicative of this image's great age.
Many similar renditions of the Madonna and Child made during the 17th century are published in: Jose, R. T. (1990). Images of faith: Religious ivory carvings from the Philippines. Pacific Asia Museum: Pasadena, CA, pp 65 - 70, 114 - 115.
Ivory Madonna and Child (Side View)
Madonna and Child
FILIPINO
17th Century
Solid Ivory with traces of gilding and polychromy.
Head of Virgin replaced.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Porfirio J. and Mrs. Socorro Rodriguez Callo
Purchased from Likhâ Antiques.
A solid ivory figure of the Madonna and Child carved during the 17th century. The Madonna stands on an "Ensaymada" (brioche) cloud base typical of early renditions of the Mother and Child. On the base of the image is carved a small angel head with outspread wings. Horns of crescent moon now missing although large holes at the sides of the image indicates where these were originally included as part of the iconography. Tuck or "suksuk" present in the back. The Virgin stands on a black integral base.
The Virgin's gown crosses her body laterally at the waist, folds gracefully backwards and falls in soft, agitated folds at her feet. The Virgin is shown clasping the foot of the child typical of Philippine images of the Virgin and Child carved during the period. This feature shows the influence of the Spanish sculptor Juan Martinez Montanes.
The slight hint of knee, the toes peeping out of the Madonna's voluminous gown and the "suksuk" present in the back are clear indications of this image's Philippine provenance.
Numerous cracks and signs of wear indicative of this image's great age.
Many similar renditions of the Madonna and Child made during the 17th century are published in: Jose, R. T. (1990). Images of faith: Religious ivory carvings from the Philippines. Pacific Asia Museum: Pasadena, CA, pp 65 - 70, 114 - 115.