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The Virgin

Statuette
17th century (made)
Artist/Maker

This carved boxwood statuette represents the Virgin Mary. It is probably German and made in the 17th century.
The Virgin stands with arms outstretched looking to her right.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Virgin (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved boxwood
Brief description
Statuette, Boxwood in wood frame, the Virgin, probably Germany, 17th century
Physical description
The Virgin stands with arms outstretched looking to her right.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.98cm
  • Width: 8.89cm
Object history
From the Murray bequest.
Subject depicted
Summary
This carved boxwood statuette represents the Virgin Mary. It is probably German and made in the 17th century.
The Virgin stands with arms outstretched looking to her right.
Bibliographic reference
'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 162
Collection
Accession number
A.1065-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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