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Figure Sculpture (Sedes Sapentia)

This figure of the Virgin Mary is made from limewood. It is believed to be Spanish and possibly 16th century. The figure of the child which should be on the Virgin's knee, was lost at point in the past. These types of figures are called 'Sedes Sapentiae' meaning 'Throne of Wisdom'.

Culture: Medieval. Material: Wood. Dims: H66 x W17 x D22. Accession number: CG 001. Current Location: The Hunt Muse…

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Creatore

  • Hunt Museum, as part of the Art of Reading in the Middle Ages project.

Argomento

  • Cultural Heritage & History
  • Polychrome
  • Madonna and Child
  • Sedes Sapentiae
  • Throne of Wisdom
  • Religious Art
  • Medieval Art
  • Limewood
  • Reading Culture
  • Women
  • …
  • scultura
  • woodwork (general works)
  • religious objects
  • figure (representations)
  • Reading culture
  • Figura

Tipo di oggetto

  • 3D