M307 calcite and phantom calcite are put

and phantom calcite are put together in a sculptural form - creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time

It is then mounted onto the optical calcite base using the natural-forming copper and garnets

The hand-carved fragments emulate leafy branches and coordinate with carvings of the frame and the baroque pearls mirror the berries on the branches

3" wide x 3

The Cappella dei Nobili was built in the 14th century and was originally created as an elegant devotional space for the monastic community

M307 calcite and phantom calcite are put19th century Italian Madonna textile banner with tassels. The piece is based on a famous 17th century work by the Florentine artist Carlo Dolci often referred to as the "Madonna del Dito" (Madonna of the Finger) because of how she holds her cloak. Dolci was born and educated in Florence, and is considered to be one of the greatest painters of the 17th century. His portraits focus on sacred subjects, many of whom were paintings of Mary. The portrait