Virgin and Child surrounded by cherubim thumbnail 1
Virgin and Child surrounded by cherubim thumbnail 2
+2
images
On display

Virgin and Child surrounded by cherubim

Roundel
1493-1495 (sculpted), ca. 1890 (cast)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A plaster roundel depicting the Virgin and Child surrounded by Cherubim with a border of fruit and flowers. This object is a cast after the marble original by Benedetto da Maiano in the Church of S.Agostino, San Gimignano. The original roundel is placed above the altar over the tomb of S. Bartolo in the church of S. Agostino.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleVirgin and Child surrounded by cherubim (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Plaster cast
Brief description
Plaster cast roundel, Virgin and Child surrounded by cherubim with a border of fruit and flowers, after a marble original by Benedetto da Maiano
Physical description
A plaster roundel depicting the Virgin and Child surrounded by Cherubim with a border of fruit and flowers. This object is a cast after the marble original by Benedetto da Maiano in the Church of S.Agostino, San Gimignano. The original roundel is placed above the altar over the tomb of S. Bartolo in the church of S. Agostino.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 99cm
Object history
Purchased from Oronzio Lelli in 1890 for £3 4s (80 lire)
Historical context
This roundel is placed above the altar over the tomb of S. Bartolo in the church of S. Agostino. A payment to Benedetto for work on this altar is recorded in 1494.
Production
This object is a 19th century cast of the 15th century original.
Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1890-12

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdDecember 7, 1999
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest