Virgin and Child Enthroned
Maker: Unknown (Uncertain)
Virgin and Child Enthroned, carved in boxwood; pierced and in relief. Within an oblong frame is the flowering vine (the symbol of the Church), which divides to form an oval frame around the centre. In the centre are the Virgin and Child on a throne of marked Eastern character (especially tall legs), with two cherubins above and an archangel on either side in adoration. In the four corners are the Evangelists with scrolls.
History note: 12th May 1886: Rt. Hon. Beresford Hope M.P. (sale cat. no. 245); bought by Rev. E.S. Dewick; 1918, bought by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam and given to the Museum
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 3 1/8 in
Width: 2 1/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1918-04-30) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
19th Century
Circa
1800
CE
-
1900
CE
Dr. N. Andreyev on 9th December 1953 wrote that this was a splendid example of carving in the spirit of Italo-Cretian iconography. It was probably made for pilgrims.
Greek, possibly Mount Athos or Palestine
Carving : Carved and pierced in boxwood
Accession number: M.2-1918
Primary reference Number: 30374
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_2_1918
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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