Virgin and Child with Angels
Medallion
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This medallion is a carved mother of pearl relief depicting the Virgin and Child accompanied by angels playing a lute and rebec.
It shows the three quarter length standing figure of the Virgin, crowned, holding the Child on her right arm. On either side is an angel with wings uplifted.
It shows the three quarter length standing figure of the Virgin, crowned, holding the Child on her right arm. On either side is an angel with wings uplifted.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Virgin and Child with Angels (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl relief |
| Brief description | Medallion relief, carved mother of pearl, depicting the Virgin and Child with angels playing musical instruments, South Germany, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the Virgin and Child accompanied by angels playing a lute and rebec. Three quarter length standing figure of the Virgin, crowned, holding the Child on her right arm; on either side an angel with wings uplifted. |
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| Object history | Bought, 9s. 10d. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This medallion is a carved mother of pearl relief depicting the Virgin and Child accompanied by angels playing a lute and rebec. It shows the three quarter length standing figure of the Virgin, crowned, holding the Child on her right arm. On either side is an angel with wings uplifted. |
| Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Years 1903 - 1904. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, During the Year 1903, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition with Appendix and Indices. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Wyman and Sons, Limited, 1907, p. 245 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1427-1903 |
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| Record created | October 27, 2004 |
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