La Vergine in Adorazione (The Virgin in Adoration)
Reproduction print on textured canvas-like fabric or heavy art paper • After Filippino Lippi (Italian Renaissance, c. 1457–1504)
Style & Movement
Italian Renaissance (High Quattrocento)
Medium & Technique
Photomechanical offset lithographic or digital reproduction print utilizing fine dot matrix screening on a textured textile support
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century (reproduction of a late 15th-century original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 16 x 20 inches, vertical portrait format
Subject Description
Profile three-quarters portrait of the Virgin Mary with hands clasped in prayer, dressed in a rich blue gown with pleated sleeves and an elaborate headdress, set against a distant fantastical landscape with rocky formations and a river
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition; the print surface appears stable with intact colors, housed in a simple contemporary wooden frame under glass
Estimated Market Value
20.00 USD to 50.00 USD
Auction Estimate
10.00 USD to 30.00 USD
Provenance History
Decorative commercial art reproduction, likely acquired from a museum gift shop, educational print publisher, or framing retailer in the late 20th century
Art Historical Significance
Popular decorative reproduction of a classic Renaissance masterwork, serving primarily educational and aesthetic interior decoration purposes rather than holding primary art market value
Notable Features
Features printed titling and artist attribution along the lower margin reading LA VERGINE IN ADORAZIONE Filippino Lippi
Condition Issues
Minor fading or toning typical of vintage decorative prints exposed to ambient light over decades; no major tears or structural tears visible under glass
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of lithographic inks; maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature