Virgin and Child

anonymous, anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, c. 1350

Statues of the Virgin with her son on her arm often depict him holding an attribute in his hand, such as an apple, a globe or, as here, a bird. This is a reference to his suffering on the cross. According to one legend, a bird tried to take a thorn from the crown of thorns on Christ’s head.

  • Artwork typefigure, sculpture
  • Object numberBK-1961-47
  • Dimensionsheight 123 cm
  • Physical characteristicskalksteen met resten van vergulding