Virgin and Child with Young Saint John the Baptist

After a composition by Francisco Beccerril Spanish

16th century

Not on view

The composition featuring the Virgin (whose head is missing) with the Christ child and Saint John the Baptist would have been set on the back side of a silver cross, at the intersection of its two arms. The figural position is a separate element that has been attached to a wreathed backing, in a technique known from other Beccerril works.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Virgin and Child with Young Saint John the Baptist
Artist: After a composition by Francisco Beccerril (Spanish (Cuenca), 1494–1572)
Date: 16th century
Culture: Spanish, Cuenca
Medium: Silver, partially gilded
Dimensions: Diameter: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Object Number: 32.100.220
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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