Mourning Virgin
early 1400s
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Mourning Virgin, early 1400s. Austria, Upper Rhine, 15th century. Gilt copper; overall: 15.3 cm (6 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1942.1092
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- gilt copper
- Dimensions
- Overall: 15.3 cm (6 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: 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.
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1942.1092
- Credit Line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 109 Gothic Painting and Sculpture
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