Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child enthroned
Maker
Gregorio di Lorenzo (artist)
15th century (Life dates)
15th century (Life dates)
Title
Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child enthroned
Virgin and Child enthroned
Date of Production
c. 1470
Medium
medium : material : marble (white)
Dimensions
Height: 77 cm
Width: 46 cm
Width: 46 cm
Accession Number
S.1966.GP.1
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
Not currently on display
Label Text
Wealthy homes in 15th-century Florence were decorated with images of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, thought to offer protection to the family. In private rooms, they encouraged prayer, especially by new and expectant mothers.
The artist has relatively recently been identified as Gregorio di Lorenzo. After training with Desiderio da Settignano, one of Florence’s leading sculptors, he specialised in marble reliefs of the Virgin Mary and Child. Gregorio’s quirky interpretation of details, such as the angels’ expressions, distinguishes his work from that of his contemporaries.
The artist has relatively recently been identified as Gregorio di Lorenzo. After training with Desiderio da Settignano, one of Florence’s leading sculptors, he specialised in marble reliefs of the Virgin Mary and Child. Gregorio’s quirky interpretation of details, such as the angels’ expressions, distinguishes his work from that of his contemporaries.
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
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