Virgin and Child

Unknown Artist

middle or second half of 19th century, in the style of a mid-13th century Limoges original

Virgin and Child by Unknown Artist

Medium

Appliqué relief from a chasse. Cast copper, engraved and gilded; the eyes, crown, and border of Mary's clothes are decorated with dark blue and turquoise enameled beads.

Dimensions

H. 19.8 cm

Classification

Metalwork

Culture

French

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1222

Tags

Madonna and Child

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