Virgin and Child

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 123.0 cm
  • Physical characteristicskalksteen met resten van vergulding