Virgin and Child

Unknown Artist

This elegant sculpture reflects aspects of both contemporary ivories and monumental sculpture, especially the refined, yet supple drapery and the delicate facial features. Originally painted, the figure would probably have been housed within a small architectural tabernacle.

Credit: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941

Mid-14th century

Walnut with traces of polychromy

29.8 x 10.8cm

41.100.171

Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019