The Virgin Immaculata
Pendant-Brooch
ca. 1850 (made)
ca. 1850 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The religious revival of the 19th century looked to the Medieval period for inspiration. A devotion to the Virgin Mary was part of the Roman Catholic resurgence in England as well as appealing to the High Anglican Church worshipers.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | The Virgin Immaculata (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold, set with rose and brilliant-cut diamonds, sapphires and a large carbuncle |
| Brief description | Enamelled gold pendant-brooch, set with diamonds and sapphires, in the form of the Virgin on a sickle moon above the carbuncle symbolising the world, England, about 1850 |
| Physical description | Pendant-brooch (The Virgin Immaculata), in the form of the Virgin on a sickle moon above the carbuncle symbolising the world. Enamelled gold, set with rose and brilliant-cut diamonds, sapphires and a large carbuncle. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs H. F. Mossockle |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | The religious revival of the 19th century looked to the Medieval period for inspiration. A devotion to the Virgin Mary was part of the Roman Catholic resurgence in England as well as appealing to the High Anglican Church worshipers. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.1814&PART-1944 |
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| Record created | August 25, 2005 |
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