Relief

This marble relief representing the Virgin and Child was made in the second half of the 15th century Italy. This was acquired in Naples by Dr. Bishop, British Consul at Naples, and said to have come from the church of the Incoronata in Naples. The upper part, split off by nails used to fasten on a metal crown, has been replaced by a coarsely carved later addition. This was at some time painted and the removal of this paint has left some slight discolouration.