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The Virgin is enthroned on a shallow platform holding the Child on her right knee. At each side are two angels. Above the Virgin and Child is a canopy, the curtains of which are held back by two further angels. God the Father is shown in benediction at the apex of the scene. The relief is made in one with its elaborate surround, which comprises an arched central section supported by pairs of spiral columns, with decorated spandrels. Round the edges are strips of gothic tracery and in the centre at the bottom is a shield (argent, a moor's head erased proper facing dexter and wreathed with a band of the first charged with three letters T sable). A further strip of decoration at the base is truncated by the wooden frame. There are traces of gilding on the step of the throne and blue paint in the background.
Title
Virgin and Child with God the Father and Six Angels
Date
ca. 1430-50
Medium
stucco
Measurements
H 94 x W 67.9 x D (?) cm;
Estimate: H (?) x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
7366-1861
Work type
Sculpture
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, Greater London SW7 2RL England
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