{"product_id":"virgin-and-child-statue-madonna-delle-arpie-after-andrea-del-sarto","title":"Virgin and Child Statue — Madonna delle Arpie after Andrea del Sarto","description":"This sculpture draws its inspiration from Andrea del Sarto’s celebrated Renaissance painting Madonna delle Arpie, today housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The iconic pose of the Virgin and Child is translated into sculptural form, with the Madonna standing in calm authority, holding the Child close in a gesture of protection and serenity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe inclusion of the book symbolizes wisdom, scripture, and divine knowledge, reinforcing the Madonna’s role not only as a mother, but as a bearer of spiritual truth. The composition reflects the harmony and balance characteristic of High Renaissance ideals, where grace, proportion, and meaning are inseparably linked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTimeless and devotional, the statue brings a sense of reverence and quiet dignity to any interior. It serves as both a work of art and a contemplative presence, honoring a masterpiece of Renaissance art while offering a refined expression of faith, tenderness, and enduring beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONDED MARBLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur bonded marble sculptures are crafted using a blend of white Carrara marble powder and designer resin as the binding material. This unique combination allows for \u003cb\u003eincredible detail\u003c\/b\u003e and precision in every piece. Each sculpture is meticulously hand-finished to achieve a \u003cb\u003efine matte surface\u003c\/b\u003e, giving it a unique bisque porcelain texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/materialcloseup-egregia02.jpg?v=1739347135\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOLID ALABASTER BASE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each sculpture is mounted on a \u003cb\u003esolid alabaster base\u003c\/b\u003e, chosen for its natural beauty and distinctive character. Alabaster, a fine-grained, translucent stone, is known for its \u003cb\u003esoft, diffused glow\u003c\/b\u003e when exposed to light, adding a subtle depth to the sculpture above. Its smooth, polished surface contrasts elegantly with the \u003cb\u003ematte, biscuit porcelain-like texture\u003c\/b\u003e of the artwork, creating a balanced and  harmonious presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/materialcloseup-egregia01.jpg?v=1739347136\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e White carrara marble powder + designer resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e Finely hand-finished matte surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e Biscuit porcelain texture, pure white, versatile\u003c!-- split --\u003eHeight: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e42 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e16.6\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e13 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e5.2\"\u003cbr\u003eDepth: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e13 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e5.2\"\u003cbr\u003eBase: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191\\_content\\_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191\\_content\\_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191\\_default\"\u003e13.5 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e5.3\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e3.5 kg \/ \u003c\/span\u003e7.7 lbs\u003c!-- split --\u003eItaly\u003c!-- split --\u003e1\u003c!-- split --\u003eSCAN3912125\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e42 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e16.6\"","brand":"The Ancient Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099678040391,"sku":"SCAN3912125","price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/001-virgin-and-child-statue-madonna-delle-arpie-after-andrea-del-sarto-SCAN3912125.jpg?v=1767780747","url":"https:\/\/thetheancienthomesnap.com\/products\/virgin-and-child-statue-madonna-delle-arpie-after-andrea-del-sarto","provider":"The Ancient Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}