The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel 1700 - 1800

"The Madonna of Paradise, Our Lady of Good Counsel" is an anonymous, 18th century, embroidered artwork that depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. It features an elaborate design with numerous angels and a landscape scene at the bottom, and is considered to be a devotional image, similar to other works of the time. The artwork is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The use of embroidery techniques and gold leaf detailing adds a luxurious touch to the work.