Who created "The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel"?

The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel was created by Anonymous, German, 18th century in 18th century.

What medium is "The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel"?

The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel is Mixed media with hand-colored engraving, fabric, metallic thread, and paint on paper.

Is "The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel" in the public domain?

Yes, The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel

Q: When was "The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

Anonymous, German, 18th century

18th century

Medium

Mixed media with hand-colored engraving, fabric, metallic thread, and paint on paper

Dimensions

6 7/8 × 4 13/16 in. (17.5 × 12.2 cm)

Classification

Prints|Cut Paper|Ephemera

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Richard Riddell, 1977

Accession Number

1977.627.33

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, *The Madonna of Paradise, Lady of Good Counsel* a delicate 18th-century devotional artwork an anonymous German artist. just 6 7/8 × 4 13/16 inches, this intimate piece depicts the Virgin Mary under her title of Our Lady Good Counsel—a beloved icon known for offering spiritual guidance to the faithful. Created as ephemera, it reflects the personal piety of Catholic households during the Baroque era, when such small shrines adorned homes as aids to prayer. The artwork's mixed-media construction showcases remarkable folk...

The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel

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