Global InformationNostre Dame de Grasse information
| Nostre Dame de Grasse | |
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| Artist | Unknown |
| Year | 1460-1500 |
| Medium | Polychromed sculpture in limestone |
| Subject | Statue of the Virgin and Child Jesus |
| Dimensions | 112 cm × 75 cm (44 in × 30 in) |
| Location | Musée des Augustins, Toulouse, France |
The Virgin and Child from the Augustins Museum in Toulouse, also known as Nostre Dame de Grasse due to the inscription on its pedestal, is a Gothic sculpture. It may also be called Our Lady of Grace in some English-language publications.[1]
Although its origin remains somewhat unclear, it can be dated to the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance, around the 1500s. What makes this artwork one of the most famous in the museum is the quality of its craftsmanship, both in terms of sculpture and polychromy, as well as its decorative elements. Positioned at the intersection of two eras, it bears the influence of late medieval art while foreshadowing a refined and mannerist Renaissance. The sculpture underwent restoration in the early 2000s.
- ^ Jamie Mulherron. "A new dawn: the waning of the Middle Ages in France saw some glorious art emerge". go.gale.com/. Retrieved 2016-02-06.