Virgin and Child, ca. 1250, North French, Ivory, Overall (without modern base): 11 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/16 in. ( x x

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Virgin and Child, ca. 1250, North French, Ivory, Overall (without modern base): 11 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/16 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, The affection displayed by Mother and Child became increasingly popular in northern Europe in the thirteenth century. In a variation of an iconic Byzantine image known as the Virgin Eleousa, the Virgin is portrayed receiving a tender touch on the chin

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Size: 3086px × 4642px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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