A polychrome majolica (tin-glazed terracotta) holy water font attributed to a workshop in Naples or Ischia from the late 18th century. The object features a complex architectural structure with a central niche decorated with a painted scene of the Crucifixion. The niche is flanked by fluted columns with blue and yellow capitals that support a canopy consisting of multiple tiers of cascading foliage motifs, finished in shades of green, yellow, and manganese brown. The base consists of a hemispherical basin adorned with floral motifs and supported by a cherub figure modeled in relief. Hand-painted volute and floral decorations cover the entire surface. The basin contains various objects of personal devotion:
Height of the holy water font: 40 cm.
The holy water font shows signs of wear and aging consistent with its age and material, including small chips in the glaze and chipping along the edges and on the relief elements.
