Sujet
Virgin and Child, c. 1395. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Virgin and Child, c. 1395. This sculpture-damaged during the 19th century and now missing the figure of the Christ child-is a fine early example of the type known as the Schöne Madonna or "Beautiful Virgin." This type became popular around 1400 and emphasized the graceful curve of the Virgin?s posture combined with deep, slightly exaggerated drapery folds. This sculpture is known to have come from the Church of Mariapfarr in the Diocese of Salzburg. It was made using a casting technique known as "lost shape." The casting consisted of pulverized limestone combined with quicklime and milk curd poured into a mold. After the cement-like mixture set for several weeks, the mold was destroyed to remove the sculpture, which could then be filed, polished, and painted.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G18_494
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
83,1Mo (8,8Mo) / 37,5cm x 55,6cm / 4424 x 6567 (300dpi)