Madonna of the Grapes Porcelain China Collector's Plate by Woodmere China

Collectible reproduction of Pierre Mignard’s religious painting “The Virgin of The Grapes” on a porcelain plate. • Plate measures 8.5" in diameter. • Gold trimmed Pre-owned (this belonged to my mother) in perfect condition. No flaws, chips or cracks. Woodmere China out of New Castle, PA produced museum-quality porcelain china and dinnerware. In 2012, after almost 40 years in business, the company closed its doors. "The Virgin of the Grapes" by Pierre Mignard was inspired by Raphael’s Madonnas and is considered a masterpiece of French Baroque art. It was commissioned by King Louis XIV for the chapel of the Palace of Versailles and is now located in the Louvre. The painting symbolizes the Eucharist and the blood of Christ. Mary wears a red dress covered with a blue mantle, indicating her role in the divine plan of salvation. The apples in the basket on the side table represent the fall of man and the grapes in Mary’s handm the redeeming blood of Christ. As baby Jesus lifts his mother’s veil, he opens the doors to Salvation. Ships quickly from smoke-free and pet-free home.