Group
fifteenth century (made)
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This carved oak statuette depicts the Virgin and Child. The crowned Virgin is standing and supporting on her left arm the baby Jesus, to whom she offers an apple (?) with her other hand.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved oak |
| Brief description | Group, carved oak statuette depicting the Virgin and Child, France, 15th century |
| Physical description | Group of Virgin and Child, carved oak. The crowned Virgin is standing and supporting on her left arm the Infant Saviour, to whom she offers an apple with her other hand. |
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| Object history | Bought for £7. 3s. 9d. |
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| Summary | This carved oak statuette depicts the Virgin and Child. The crowned Virgin is standing and supporting on her left arm the baby Jesus, to whom she offers an apple (?) with her other hand. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1901 arranged according to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1904. pp.229 |
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| Accession number | 1322-1901 |
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| Record created | May 27, 2009 |
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