Larger Madonna and Child Terra Cotta Relief
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Title
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Larger Madonna and Child Terra Cotta Relief
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Description
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The image of the Madonna and child is a central icon for both the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Churches. The Madonna is a representation of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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Creator
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Helen Schrider Higgins
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Medium
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Terra cotta
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Format
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7” x 5 1/2” x 1”
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Abstract
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A Madonna (Italian: [maˈdɔn.na]) is a representation of Mary, either alone or with her child Jesus. These images are central icons for both the Catholic and Orthodox churches. The word is from Italian ma donna 'my lady'. The Madonna and Child type is very prevalent in Christian iconography.
