This elegant Italianate giltwood frame houses a classical Madonna and Child print, inspired by Renaissance devotional imagery. The composition depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly gazing downward as the Christ Child rests beside her—an enduring and deeply symbolic subject drawn from Italian Old Master tradition. The print in particular looks to have been cut from a publication of some sort, perhaps a magazine.
The frame itself is the star: a deep, square-profile gilt surround with rich, time-softened gold leaf patina, centered by a circular opening fitted with a faux marble or alabaster-style liner that adds architectural contrast and visual depth. The combination of square exterior and round aperture is both sculptural and timeless, making this piece read as an object as much as artwork.
The reverse bears a Terra-style maker’s mark and copyright date (1994), indicating late-20th-century production of a decorative object designed to evoke early Italian religious frames. These pieces were often produced in limited runs and are now increasingly sought after for their old-world presence at an accessible scale.
This is a highly versatile frame that bridges religious art, classical European design, and grandmillennial interiors.
Details
Origin: Italy (Italianate style)
Date: Late 20th century (circa 1994)
Medium: Printed image under glass
Frame: Giltwood with circular faux-marble liner
Shape: Square frame with round aperture
Mounting: Easel back for tabletop display
Subject: Madonna and Child (Renaissance-inspired)
Styling Ideas:
Style on a console, entry table, or library shelf as a devotional accent.
Pair with bronze objects, antique books, or marble busts for a collected European look.
Beautiful layered into a gallery wall with engravings and portraits.
Ideal for bedside tables or mantels in traditional or old-world interiors.
Works especially well in Italianate, English country, grandmillennial, and “old money” spaces.
Designers often use pieces like this to add warmth, history, and soul to otherwise modern rooms.
Condition:
Very good decorative condition with age-appropriate wear to the gilt surface, including minor rubs and patina consistent with intentional antique-style production. Presents beautifully and displays well.
Dimensions:
6" Wide
6" Tall
1" Deep
1.3 lbs
Fits a 3.75" Photo
