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| Keywords: Workshop of Della Robbia family - The Virgin of the Lilies - Walters 27217.jpg The style of this tondo or medallion was developed by Luca della Robbia ca 1400-82 who invented this type of brightly colored glazed terracotta baked or fired clay relief-inspired by maiolica-and it shows the continued admiration of his works long after his death Such medallions were intended for placement in an architectural setting like this The lilies placed behind the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child symbolize her purity She offers Christ her breast for nursing emphasizing Christ's humanity ca 1500 1550 Renaissance terracotta with glaze cm 133 accession number 27 217 38292 Raoul Heilbronner Paris Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1902 place of origin Florence Italy Walters Art Museum license Italian Renaissance maiolica in the Walters Art Museum Della Robbia workshop Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Madonna and Child | ||||
