Virgin and Child
Statuette
ca. 1650 (made)
ca. 1650 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Virgin and Child, boxwood statuette. The Virgin holds the Infant Christ in her arms. She holds her garment in her left hand which is held underneath the Child. On top of the Virgin's head are a dowel and a broken portion of wood which appear to have formed part of a crown.
This is a typical example of a Flemish Virgin and Child group of that time.
This is a typical example of a Flemish Virgin and Child group of that time.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Virgin and Child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Boxwood |
| Brief description | Statuette, boxwood, Virgin and Child, Netherlandish, ca. 1650 |
| Physical description | Virgin and Child, boxwood statuette. The Virgin holds the Infant Christ in her arms. She holds her garment in her left hand which is held underneath the Child. On top of the Virgin's head are a dowel and a broken portion of wood which appear to have formed part of a crown. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Virgin and Child, boxwood statuette. The Virgin holds the Infant Christ in her arms. She holds her garment in her left hand which is held underneath the Child. On top of the Virgin's head are a dowel and a broken portion of wood which appear to have formed part of a crown. This is a typical example of a Flemish Virgin and Child group of that time. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.12-1951 |
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| Record created | February 25, 2004 |
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