Virgin and Child
Unknown Artist
This elegant sculpture reflects aspects of both contemporary ivories and monumental sculpture, especially the refined, yet supple drapery and the delicate facial features. Originally painted, the figure would probably have been housed within a small architectural tabernacle.
Credit: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Mid-14th century
Walnut with traces of polychromy
29.8 x 10.8cm
41.100.171
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection