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The Virgin
Production: Unknown
The Virgin from a Crucifixion Group; carved boxwood in the round. The Virgin stands dejected with grief, her hands outspread in a gesture of sorrow. The voluminous drapery folds envelop the figure.
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century#
Circa
1650
-
1700
18th November 1927: Dr Berliner, in a letter, said it probably came from a Flemish workshop in 2nd half of 17th century
Plinth
Depth 7.9 cm
Height 4.1 cm
Width 7.4 cm
Figure
Depth 9.2 cm
Height 26.0 cm
Width 11.3 cm
Carving : Carved boxwood in the round
Accession number: MAR.M.260-1912
Primary reference Number: 30043
External ID: CAM_CCF_MAR_M_260_1912
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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