Who created "Virgin"?

Virgin was created by Salvatore di Franco in second half 18th century.

When was "Virgin" created?

This artwork was created second half 18th century.

Yes, Virgin is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Virgin is Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silver-gilt halo; silk and linen garments.

second half 18th century

Medium

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silver-gilt halo; silk and linen garments

Dimensions

(a) H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm.); (b) Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.)

Classification

Crèche

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1964

Accession Number

64.164.1a, b