Virgin or Holy Woman

Unknown

14th century · Black marble, white marble, traces of gilt · The Cloisters

Although an inscription (partially damaged) decorates the lower front edge of the seat on which this figure rests, her identity remains uncertain. The technique of combining polished black marble with white marble inlay is found on tombs, altars, and other liturgical furnishings in The Netherlands and France.

Artist

Unknown

Date

14th century

Medium

Black marble, white marble, traces of gilt

Culture

French

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

The Cloisters Collection, 1925