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Virgin and Child

Statuette
1650-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Netherlands (made)

This Virgin and Child statuette in pearwood is a typical Flemish work of that time.


Object details

Categories
Christianity
Sculpture
Object type
Statuette
TitleVirgin and Child (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pearwood
Pearwood
Brief description
Statuette, pearwood, Virgin and Child, South Netherlandish, ca. 1650-1700
Physical description
The Virgin holds the Infant Christ in her right arm, while in her left hand, which is at her left side a little below her wrist, she holds her garment.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24.5cm
Object history
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A.

Historical significance: This is a typical Flemish work of that time.
Subject depicted
Virgin and Child
Summary
This Virgin and Child statuette in pearwood is a typical Flemish work of that time.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.11-1951

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O310961/virgin-and-child-statuette-unknown/
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