Virgin and Child

2nd quarter 14th century (Medieval) H: 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) Citation Source image

The Virgin is carved from a thin curved piece of ivory, backed with a fill of hardwood (chestnut (?)) to stabilize the figure. The tall Virgin wears a mantle that falls straight from her shoulders, and offers a flower to the Child, whom she holds with her right hand.The crown,...

Artifact

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35411
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object
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Marcus Antocolsky, Paris [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Sale, Hotel Drouot, Paris, June 10, 1901, no. 72; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1901, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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