Victorian "Madonna & Child With St John" Enamel Miniature Brooch modernist word Poesy

word Poesy

Gorgeous silver earrings dating from the mid Victorian era

It sits beautifully when worn

Very good with fine antique patina

It's made by Swiss clock maker

Victorian "Madonna & Child With St John" Enamel Miniature Brooch modernist word PoesyDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A finely painted enamel miniature depicting Madonna with Child visited by his cousin Saint John the Baptist. It's been a popular subject for artists over the centuries, and, while I can't find an exact match, the closest seems to be Michele Tosini's 1565 work in the mannerist style, a 16th century movement focused more on expression than naturalism, which portrays a similar embrace of the two children, with Jesus on his