Virgin and Child
Unknown Artist
middle or second half of 19th century, in the style of a mid-13th century Limoges original
Medium
Appliqué relief from a chasse. Cast copper, engraved and gilded; the eyes, crown, and border of Mary's clothes are decorated with dark blue and turquoise enameled beads.
Dimensions
H. 19.8 cm
Classification
Metalwork
Culture
French
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.1222
Tags
Madonna and Child