The Virgin and Child with a female donor
Roundel
1531 (made)
1531 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This glass roundel was commissioned to commemorate the rebuilding of Heligkreuzthal Abbey, Wurtemburg. It depicts the Virgin Mary, in elaborate robes, with the infant Jesus in her arms. To her right is the small figure of the donor, Veronika von Rietham, who was an Abbess. The shield at the foot of the roundel depicts the arms of the Rietham family of Swabia quartered with those of Landau.
Mary's robe is made of separate pieces of blue glass. This is an expensive feature and contrasts with the rather crudely draw plump putti.
Mary's robe is made of separate pieces of blue glass. This is an expensive feature and contrasts with the rather crudely draw plump putti.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Virgin and Child with a female donor (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Stained Glass medallion depicting the Virgin and Child with a female donor, from Heiligkreuzthal Abbey, Wurtemberg, Germany, dated 1534 STG |
| Physical description | Stained glass medallion, in blue, yellow stain and black, depicting the Virgin and Child and a female donor. The Virgin is seated on a crescent with the dove of the Holy Ghost and fluttering heads of cherubins above her, while at her feet rests a shield with the quartered arms of Riethain and Landau. The donor is Abbess Veronika von Riethain holding a pastoral staff. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr Henry Vaughan |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This glass roundel was commissioned to commemorate the rebuilding of Heligkreuzthal Abbey, Wurtemburg. It depicts the Virgin Mary, in elaborate robes, with the infant Jesus in her arms. To her right is the small figure of the donor, Veronika von Rietham, who was an Abbess. The shield at the foot of the roundel depicts the arms of the Rietham family of Swabia quartered with those of Landau. Mary's robe is made of separate pieces of blue glass. This is an expensive feature and contrasts with the rather crudely draw plump putti. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 2271-1900 |
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| Record created | May 8, 2002 |
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