The Virgin and Child
Statue
1320-1330 (made)
1320-1330 (made)
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This figure of the standing Virgin and Child is said to have come from Ecouen. It was considerably restored, probably just before its acquisition in 1911. The restorations are certainly the work of Henri Boutron, a master sculpture restorer employed by the dealer S.J. Demotte in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century.
The style is similar to that of the reliefs executed under Pierre de Chelles about 1296-1316 on the north side of the apse of Notre Dame in Paris.
The style is similar to that of the reliefs executed under Pierre de Chelles about 1296-1316 on the north side of the apse of Notre Dame in Paris.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Title | The Virgin and Child (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | limestone, carved |
Brief description | Statue, limestone, The Virgin and Child, France (Ile-de-France), ca. 1300-1320 with additions of about 1910 |
Physical description | The Virgin stands wearing a foliate crown over her veil or mantle, and a long dress falling in folds to her feet; she holds a broken stem (of a lily?) in her right hand and supports the Child on her left. The Child's upper part has been broken. He holds a book in his left and clasps the edge of the Virgin's veil. The back is roughly cut with a clamp for fastening. |
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Gallery label | The Virgin and Child
About 1300-20
Life-size sculptures of the Virgin and Child were common in the area around Paris in the early 14th century, Later, they were highly sought after by collectors. This example has been considerably restored, just before it came to the V&A in 1911. The restored areas include the head and the right arm of the Virgin, and the upper part of Christ's body. These are now marked with lines.
France, Paris.
Restored by Henri Boutron
Sandstone
Museum no. A.2-1911(2010) |
Object history | Bought from S. J. Demotte, Paris Historical significance: The style is similar to that of the reliefs executed under Pierre de Chelles about 1296-1316 on the north side of the apse of Notre Dame in Paris. |
Historical context | Said to have come from Ecouen. |
Production | with additions of about 1910 |
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Summary | This figure of the standing Virgin and Child is said to have come from Ecouen. It was considerably restored, probably just before its acquisition in 1911. The restorations are certainly the work of Henri Boutron, a master sculpture restorer employed by the dealer S.J. Demotte in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. The style is similar to that of the reliefs executed under Pierre de Chelles about 1296-1316 on the north side of the apse of Notre Dame in Paris. |
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Accession number | A.2:2-1911 |
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Record created | January 27, 2005 |
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