Reproduction of the mosaic in Santa Maria, Domnica Rome.
Mosaic
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This is a reproduction of part of a mosaic, representing the head of the Virgin Mary. The original mosaic is in the apse of the church of Santa Maria in Domnica (or Santa Maria dell Navicella) in Rome. It represents the Virgin seated with the baby Jesus in her lap, adored by angels; at her feet kneels Pope Paschal I (817-824), whose mongram appears above, and by whom the mosaic was ordered to be made.
Object details
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| Title | Reproduction of the mosaic in Santa Maria, Domnica Rome. |
| Materials and techniques | Paper cast coloured mosaic |
| Brief description | Mosaic, reproduction of Santa Maria in Domnica in Rome |
| Physical description | Paper cast, coloured; reproduction of portion of a mosaic, representing the head of the Virgin Mary. The original mosaic is in the apse of the church of Santa Maria in Domnica (or Santa Maria dell Navicella) in Rome. It represents the Virgin seated with the baby Jesus in her lap, adored by angels; at her feet kneels Pope Paschal I (817-824), whose mongram appears above, and by whom the mosaic was ordered to be made. |
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| Object history | Bought for £24. |
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| Summary | This is a reproduction of part of a mosaic, representing the head of the Virgin Mary. The original mosaic is in the apse of the church of Santa Maria in Domnica (or Santa Maria dell Navicella) in Rome. It represents the Virgin seated with the baby Jesus in her lap, adored by angels; at her feet kneels Pope Paschal I (817-824), whose mongram appears above, and by whom the mosaic was ordered to be made. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1898. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1902. pp.147 |
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| Accession number | 929-1898 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2009 |
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