Blue & White Ceramic Tile Panel Depicting Saint Gerard Majella, The Netherlands or Belgium, 1960’s. Beautiful blue and white ceramic tile panel depicting Saint Gerard Majella, portrayed holding a crucifix in a traditional devotional composition. The image is hand-painted on individually glazed ceramic tiles, mounted in a solid oak frame. The panel is composed of small ceramic tiles placed closely together to create a single continuous image. The cobalt blue decoration on a white glazed background reflects the traditional blue and white ceramic style long associated with the Netherlands and Belgium. The exact workshop or maker is unknown. The Dutch inscription "St. Gerardus Majella" is painted along the right-hand side, while the feast day "16 Oct." appears in the lower right corner. These details suggest that the panel was most likely produced for the Dutch or Belgian devotional market, probably around the 1960’s. An attractive religious wall decoration with a timeless appearance, suitable for collectors of devotional art, ceramic wall plaques and religious antiques. Dimensions (approx.) • Overall (including oak frame): 47.3 × 21.2 × 3.2 cm • Visible tiled panel: 42.3 × 16.0 cm Condition The panel is in good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. One tile joint near the upper right side is slightly rough and shows a small irregularity, as visible in the photographs. No significant chips or restorations were observed. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description. Details • Subject: Saint Gerard Majella • Origin: Probably the Netherlands or Belgium • Period: circa 1960’s • Material: Glazed ceramic tiles and solid oak frame • Technique: Hand-painted blue and white ceramic tile panel • Maker: Unknown The photographs form an essential part of the description. The item will be carefully packaged and shipped by registered and insured mail.