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Plaque: The Virgin and Child with Angels
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This plaque once formed the center of an ivory triptych, a devotional object consisting of three panels hinged together. While two standing angels with candlesticks flank the enthroned Virgin on either side, a third angel descends from above to crown the Virgin as Queen of Heaven.
| Artist / Maker | France, Paris, Gothic period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1320–1330 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Paris, Gothic period |
| Medium | ivory, traces of paint and gilding |
| Dimensions | Overall: 22.9 x 11.5 cm (9 x 4 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Ivory |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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