Description

The Virgin, represented in full figure, is wearing a pink tunic and a large blue mantle, listed in a gold embroidered hem (gold plated 23k powder), which also covers her head. It is sitting on a high backrest throne, completely covered with golden brocade decorated with plant motifs. In the repertoire of the precious fabric, the lining of the ermelline is intersected. Maria holds with her both hands the Child standing on the left knee of her mother.  Little Jesus is wearing a white tunic and a pink mantle with a heavenly lining. Even the lips of his garments are embellished with golden embroidery.  The child has a scroll on his left where are the words "EGO SUM LUX MUNDI", as he raises his head to the right, looking to the spectator, to bless. The gold background is bordered on the sides of the tablet by an elaborate decoration with golden pads. Silvia Salvadori wanted to embellish this little tablet by adding embossed decorations and a bas-relief arc. History: The original Lippo Memmi table is preserved at Lindenau-Museum in Altenburg, Cat.3, Inv 43 (29), measuring 51x34.3 cm.