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There are two similar examples of this plaquette in the V&A collection (museum nos. 7474-1861 and 5473-1859).  Plaquettes, being small and portable, allowed artists' designs to be disseminated widely and across different media.  \r\n\r\nThe decoration was probably painted and gilded by the Florentine artist Paolo di Stefano (also known as Paolo Schiavo).  \r\n\r\nThe relief is likely to have been used as a small shrine in a domestic setting, but it may also have been portable.  The remains of two hinges at either side suggest it once had wings, which could be closed to protect the relief during travel.","physicalDescription":"Relief in painted and gilded stucco in a contemporary wood frame.  The Virgin is shown in  profile, holding the Child on her left arm.  Two angels are painted on the frame at either side of the relief, and Eve is depicted reclining beneath it. In the pediment is a figure of God the Father, and at the bottom of the frame there is a prophet with a scroll.  The console bears the inscription 'AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA'.  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