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Mourning Virgin

early 1400s

Austria, Upper Rhine, 15th century

Medium
gilt copper
Measurements
Overall: 15.3 cm (6 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1942.1092
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Location
Not on view
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Description

These small statuettes would have originally flanked a crucifix as suggested by this arrangement. According to the Gospels, the Virgin and Saint John were present on Golgotha at Christ’s death. Medieval artists frequently depicted them standing next to the cross.

Mourning Virgin

early 1400s

Austria, Upper Rhine, 15th century

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