Mourning Virgin
Statue
first quarter 16th century (made)
first quarter 16th century (made)
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This figure of the Virgin in carved and stained limewood is from Flanders made by an unknown artist in the first quarter of the 16th century.
The Virgin is represented standing with head bent slightly backwards and to one side, and with her arms crossed.
The Virgin is represented standing with head bent slightly backwards and to one side, and with her arms crossed.
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Materials and techniques | Carved and stained limewood |
Brief description | Figure of the Virgin, limewood, Flemish or German (Lower Rhenish), first quarter of 16th century |
Physical description | The Virgin is represented standing with head bent slightly backwards and to one side, and with her arms crossed. |
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Credit line | Given by Alfred A. de Pass., Esq. |
Production | Flemish or lower Rhenish |
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Summary | This figure of the Virgin in carved and stained limewood is from Flanders made by an unknown artist in the first quarter of the 16th century. The Virgin is represented standing with head bent slightly backwards and to one side, and with her arms crossed. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Years 1905 - 1908. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, During the Year 1905, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition with Appendix and Indices. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, 1909, p. 71 |
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Accession number | 330-1905 |
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Record created | December 11, 2008 |
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