The Virgin and Child with Angel
Relief
early 19th century (made)
early 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing the Virgin and Child with an angel was probably made by Franciscans in Palestine, in the early 19th century. This is slightly convex.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Virgin and Child with Angel (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Virgin and Child with angel, mother of pearl relief, Palestine, early 19th century |
| Physical description | Relief in mother of pearl. the Virgin is crowned, wearing a longle mantle and is seated on the left; she holds the Child seated on her left knee. On the right an angel offers a vase of fruit. It and the Child alone have haloes. The base of the relief is rounded, the top is triangular and divided off by a hanging fringe. The top border has a cable pattern. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Production | Probably carved by Franciscans. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing the Virgin and Child with an angel was probably made by Franciscans in Palestine, in the early 19th century. This is slightly convex. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.41-1929 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
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