Dec 9, 2008

Virgin and Child

Virgin and Child

c. 1400

Bronze or brass (solid cast)

Overall: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)

Gift of Mrs. Chester D. Tripp 1975.174

Description

The rectangular cast hole in the middle of the back, intended to receive a supporting bar, indicates a probable origin on a brass font or lectern.

See also
Collection: 
MED - Gothic
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture

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