Victorian "Madonna & Child With St John" Enamel Miniature Brooch silde flanked by two rubies

flanked by two rubies

with a pink rock matrix background and incredibly vibrant colourplay within

and the demantoid garnet displays the typical vivid green and strong fire associated with these rare gemstones

The stones on this one have aged beautifully

Victorian "Madonna & Child With St John" Enamel Miniature Brooch silde flanked by two rubiesDATE: 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