[Sidenote:
_Wool, Silk, Gold._
H. 3 _ft._ 1 _in._
W. 4 _ft._
]
THE VIRGIN AND CHILD: _The Virgin in a pale red gown with a dark-blue
cloak falling about her is seated on the ground. The child holding a staff
in the form of a cross sits on her knee. Beyond is a castle, and against
the sky a high mountain. Wide floral border. The high lights are in gold._
This is a most exceptional piece of tapestry, evidently made to special
order, probably for a private chapel, after an Italian Renaissance
painting. The excessive fineness of the weave and the unstinted use of
gold to render the high lights indicate that it was made for a person of
wealth and importance.
[Sidenote: Lent by _Duveen Brothers_.]
The painting is faithfully and delicately reproduced and the border is
remarkably rich and glowing.
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