The Virgin and Child
Statuette
first half of the 16th century (made)
first half of the 16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
The Virgin Mary, wearing a crown is shown carrying the Baby Jesus in her left arm, while in her right hand she holds a bunch of grapes, with which the Child is feeding a dove.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | The Virgin and Child |
| Materials and techniques | Painted and gilded walnut |
| Brief description | Statuette, Virgin Mary and Child, gilt and painted walnut. |
| Physical description | Group of painted and gilt walnut: the Virgin wearing a crown, and bearing the Infant Saviour on her left arm; in her right hand she holds a bunch of graes, with which the Child is feeding a dove. |
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| Object history | Bought for £5. |
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| Summary | The Virgin Mary, wearing a crown is shown carrying the Baby Jesus in her left arm, while in her right hand she holds a bunch of grapes, with which the Child is feeding a dove. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1895. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Sationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1897. pp.76 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 488-1895 |
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| Record created | January 26, 2009 |
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