Virgin and Child

The Virgin shown standing with the Christ Child on her arm was a universal theme in medieval religious art. Here she holds a bunch of grapes in her hand; they allude to wine, the symbol of the blood of Christ’s later suffering.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-2016-13
  • Dimensionsheight 105 cm x width 39.5 cm x depth 27 cm x height 109.5 cm (incl. modern crown) x width 28.5 cm x depth 18.3 cm (base)
  • Physical characteristicsoak