Virgin and Child

Unknown

late 15th century · Gilt bronze · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Some variations of this figure have different bases, and sometimes the Madonna appears standing on a crescent moon, with a crow or halo over her.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 15th century

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

probably Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

The Erich Lederer Collection, Gift of Mrs. Erich Lederer, 1986