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Virgin and Child
Peut-on la voir ?
Oui, exposée actuellement
Où est « Virgin and Child » aujourd’hui ? Art Institute of Chicago, Salle 236, Chicago. Oui, exposée actuellement. Vérifié 29 septembre 2026.
Chicago, États-Unis
Fermé· ouvre à 11:00
Présentée au public.
- Vérifié
- Dans cet état depuis
- Source
- Le musée
À propos de la sculpture
This seated Virgin and Child was carved in the middle of the 13th century, a time when private devotional practices became increasingly popular. In bedchambers or in small oratories, private domestic spaces set aside for prayer, images like this would have served as focal points for prayer and meditation. During the High Middle Ages, the Virgin was revered as a powerful intercessor between humanity and Christ. At the same time, she was also worshipped as the Queen of Heaven. Although the Virgin’s crown has been damaged and the gesture of her right hand is no longer clear, the figure group combines austere majesty and tenderness.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
Notice
- Numéro d’inventaire
- 1971.786
Ce qu’elle montre
Au catalogue
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image : Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
