LONG SLEEVE MIDI-LENGTH DRESS - Christ and the Virgin Enthroned with Forty Saints, 1328

Drawing inspiration from a pivotal 1328 Byzantine icon, "Christ and the Virgin Enthroned with Forty Saints," this Long Sleeve Midi-Length Dress channels sacred religious imagery into contemporary art-to-wear.  Ornate iconographic details and a curated jewel-tone palette honor the spiritual gravitas of the original masterpiece, while the midi silhouette and extended sleeves deliver timeless sophistication. A statement piece for connoisseurs who view fashion as a vehicle for preserving and celebrating historical artistic traditions.

The Masterpiece "Christ and the Virgin Enthroned with Forty Saints" was painted in the year 1328 as a miniature page on vellum inside of a Choir Book (Laudario).  The Artist is known as the Master of the Dominican Effigies.  This Masterpiece is at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. where it currently is not on view.

"Each piece in my MASTERPIECE LIVING Collection reflects meticulous curation; I have carefully selected and adapted historical artworks to honor their original significance, creating stunning wearable art that will enhance your daily life.  I have personally designed each item in my MASTERPIECE LIVING Store with careful attention to every detail to ensure that the respective ancient Masterpiece used is given 'new life' in a respectful way.

Your Long Sleeve Midi-Length Dress  is made for you when your order is received with the same care applied to the design process, ensuring quality that transcends mass-manufactured alternatives.  Expect a slightly extended production window as your order is made with precision; it is crafted on demand to exacting standards, ensuring it reflects my artistic vision.  This dress honors both the historical significance and visual beauty of the original Masterpiece, executed with the technical precision and curatorial care that defines museum-quality production."

Barbara Ann

 
- Fabric composition in the EU: 96% polyester, 4% spandex
- Fabric composition in the US: 93% polyester, 7% spandex
- Fabric weight in the EU: 6.34 oz./yd.² (215 g/m²)
- Fabric weight in the US: 7.08 oz./yd.² (240 g/m²)
- Premium knit mid-weight jersey fabric
- Midi length
- Long sleeves
- Side pockets
- Boat neckline
- Fitted on the waist
- Flared bottom part

 
 

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