Tabernacle with a print of the Madonna by Raphael + a shelf and two cherubs - Wood, Paper, Resin - the 20th century

This wood tabernacle features a printed image of the Madonna by Raphael and includes a shelf and two cherubic figures, crafted during the 20th century using a combination of materials including wood, paper, and resin. A tabernacle in religious settings commonly refers to a cabinet or small shrine used to house sacred objects or images. The Madonna, often depicted in Christian art as the Virgin Mary, is a central subject in Renaissance artwork, with Raphael being one of the most celebrated painters for his serene and harmonious Madonnas. Incorporating printed art alongside sculpted cherubs merges two-dimensional and three-dimensional devotional art forms. Such pieces blend craftsmanship and religious iconography, serving both ornamental and spiritual functions in private devotion or church decor. The use of mixed materials like resin and printed reproductions reflects 20th-century methods of producing accessible religious artworks with artistic references.