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Madonna and Child: M.20-1917

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An image of Diptych
Current Location: In storage

Titles

Madonna and Child

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Left wing of a diptych, ivory carved in relief. Under a cusped and crocketted arch, stands the Virgin crowned, holding in her left arm the child. Two angels crowned, holding candles (now broken) and above, two angels appear swinging censers. In the spandrels of the arch are cut two trefoils.

Legal notes

Given by Charles Fairfax Murray

Measurements and weight

Height: 3 1/2 in
Width: 2 1/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-05-10) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

14th Century
Medieval
Circa 1300 - Circa 1400

School or Style

Gothic
Medieval

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving : Carved ivory

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.20-1917
Primary reference Number: 31688

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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