The Virgin and Child
Relief
first half of the 15th century (carved)
first half of the 15th century (carved)
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This panel-relief is made by Michele da Firenze in the first half of the 15th century in Florence.
Images of the Virgin and Child were found in virtually every noble household in 15th-century Florence. They acted as a focus for personal devotion and were thought to protect the family from harm. They were believed to have talismatic and protective properties. Some compositions, particularly those associated with miracle-working images, became very popular and were widely reproduced.
Images of the Virgin and Child were found in virtually every noble household in 15th-century Florence. They acted as a focus for personal devotion and were thought to protect the family from harm. They were believed to have talismatic and protective properties. Some compositions, particularly those associated with miracle-working images, became very popular and were widely reproduced.
Object details
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| Title | The Virgin and Child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Terracotta, in high relief |
| Brief description | Panel-relief, The Virgin and Child, terracotta, by Michele da Firenze, Florence, first half of 15th century |
| Physical description | The Virgin is enthroned on a high step holding the Child on her right knee. Beneath her feet is an empty shield between two flowers. Two angels play musical instruments, eight others appear. |
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| Object history | Purchased from the Gigli-Campana Collection, £10. |
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| Summary | This panel-relief is made by Michele da Firenze in the first half of the 15th century in Florence. Images of the Virgin and Child were found in virtually every noble household in 15th-century Florence. They acted as a focus for personal devotion and were thought to protect the family from harm. They were believed to have talismatic and protective properties. Some compositions, particularly those associated with miracle-working images, became very popular and were widely reproduced. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 7594-1861 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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