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Virgin and Child: M.22-1929

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Virgin and Child

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Virgin and Child, carved wood in very high relief. The Virgin stands holding the Child in her right arm and offering an apple with the left hand. The Child, in a loose fitting garment, looks up at the Virgin's face.

Notes

History note: C.1898: Bought in Brighton

Legal notes

Given by Aymer Vallance

Measurements and weight

Depth: 4 in
Height: 17 in
Width: 4 1/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1929) by Vallance, Aymer

Dating

16th Century, Early
Circa 1500 CE - 1510 CE

Note

Flemish or Netherlands

Probably genuine, but not very high quality (J.M.M., M.B., 1985)

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Wood (plant material)

Techniques used in production

Carving : Wood carved in very high relief
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.22-1929
Primary reference Number: 30130
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_22_1929

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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