"Metal Bas-relief, Framed In A Solid Black Wooden Frame. Art Nouveau Period."
Subject: The Madonna is depicted in profile, holding a lily (a symbol of purity) and a stylized halo behind her. The background is rich in floral details, particularly roses, traditional symbols of Mary.
Style: Art Nouveau style (late 19th – early 20th century), evident in the sinuous floral motifs, elegant features, and decorative layout.
Inscription: "Sancta Virgo Maria" is Latin for "Holy Virgin Mary."
The work is believed to have been created in France during the Art Nouveau period.
Measurements with frame: 47cm by 39cm. Unframed: 31.5cm by 24.5cm