The Virgin

Southern Italian

late 16th century

Not on view

From a Nativity group, together with Saint Joseph (59.203.2).

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: The Virgin
Date: late 16th century
Culture: Southern Italian
Medium: Polychromed wood
Dimensions: Height: 21 1/8 in. (53.7 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Disque D. Deane, 1959
Object Number: 59.203.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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