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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