Pendant with the Virgin and Child
| Title | Pendant with the Virgin and Child |
|---|---|
| Artist | Godefroid de Huy (Netherlandish) |
| Date | c. 1160–1170 12th century |
| Medium | gilded copper, champlevé enamel; the reverse decorated in vernis brun |
| Classification | Enamel |
| Origin | Mosan, Meuse Valley, Romanesque period, 12th century Mosan |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Pendant with the Virgin and Child, c. 1160–1170. Circle of Godefroid de Huy (Netherlandish). Gilded copper, champlevé enamel; the reverse decorated in vernis brun; overall: 19.8 x 17 x 3.2 cm (7 13/16 x 6 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1926.428 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Pendant with the Virgin and Child” is a work by Godefroid de Huy (Netherlandish), dated c. 1160–1170. It is executed in gilded copper, champlevé enamel; the reverse decorated in vernis brun and classified as enamel. 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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