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The Assumption of the Virgin
Maker: Unknown
The Assumption of the Virgin, wood, carved in the round, painted, and gilded, with gilded wooden stand (A).
Wood, carved in the round, painted and gilt. The Virgin, both hands lost, stands on a cloud of eight cherubs' heads, and her draperies billow out around her. Her dress is painted with a rich floral pattern and much gilding survives. Her mantle at the back has a rich design. The figure is supported on a carved and gilt wood stand
Given by Mrs Sigismund Goetze
Depth: 8.0 in
Height: 26.0 in
Width: 12.0 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1943-11-06) by Goetze, Constance, Mrs
18th Century
Circa
1700
-
1800
Alonzo Cano type, probably 18th century
Stand Decoration composed of gilt
Carving : Carved in wood in the round, with gilded wooden stand
Accession number: M.8 & A-1943
Primary reference Number: 30385
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_8 & A_1943
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Assumption of the Virgin" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/30385 Accessed: 2024-12-23 00:15:26
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