Mourning Virgin
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Mourning Virgin

TitleMourning Virgin
Datec. 1250–1275 13th century
Mediumpolychromed oak
ClassificationSculpture
OriginSpain, Kingdom of Castile and Leon, 13th century Spain
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineMourning Virgin, c. 1250–1275. Spain, Kingdom of Castile and Leon, 13th century. Polychromed oak; overall: 151.2 x 33 x 21.6 cm (59 1/2 x 13 x 8 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, 1930.621.2
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Mourning Virgin” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1250–1275. It is executed in polychromed oak and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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