Virgin and Child

late 16th century

Not on view

The Madonna with a crown over her flowing hair stands on a crescent moon, the symbol of her immaculate conception in Revelations. The sculpture melds late Gothic, Renaissance, and Mannerist elements in a tender portrayal of the bond between mother and child.

Artwork Details

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Title: Virgin and Child
Date: late 16th century
Culture: German or Netherlandish
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: Height (with modern base): 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923
Object Number: 24.80.89a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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