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On display at V&A South Kensington
Cast Courts, Room 46b, The Weston Cast Court

Virgin and child

Relief
15th century (sculpted), ca. 1864 (cast)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plaster Cast of the relief of the Virgin and Child after the marble original in the Campo Santo, Pisa.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleVirgin and child (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Plaster Cast
Brief description
Plaster Cast of the relief of the Virgin and Child after the marble original in the Campo Santo, Pisa, 15th century, cast by Messrs Franchi & Sons, ca. 1864
Physical description
Plaster Cast of the relief of the Virgin and Child after the marble original in the Campo Santo, Pisa.
Dimensions
  • Height: 60cm
  • Width: 46cm
Object history
Purchased from Messrs Franchi & Son in 1864 for £1 10s
Historical context
Found at Luni. Given to the Campo Santo by Carlo Lasinio in the early 19th century.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1864-75

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Record createdJuly 14, 2000
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