Until a few decades ago it was not known that ivory statuettes had ever been carved in the Low Countries. Since then, quite a few have surfaced, their shape and style betraying their origins in these regions. The floral wreath in the Virgin’s hair is one such characteristic Netherlandish motif. This statuette probably stood in a small domestic altar.
c. 1480 - c. 1500
Ivory
11.5cm
BK-2011-24
Image and text courtesy of Rijksmuseum, 2019
Where you'll find this
Rijksmuseum
Permanent collection