The Virgin
Statuette
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
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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.
The Virgin stands with arms outstretched looking to her right.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | The 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. |
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Object history | From the Murray bequest. |
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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 |
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Accession number | A.1065-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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