Madonna and Child

Eric Gill, 1882 - 1940



Madonna and Child

Eric Gill 1882 - 1940

Summary

Madonna and Child. The Madonna is seated with the Child on her knees with her hands at prayer and, His arms are outstretched to each side. The child is wearing a crown and is wearing nothing on his body. The woman is wearing very draped clothing over her entire body and head. There is an inscription at the base of the image: SEDES SAPIENTAE


Object Name

Madonna and Child

Creators Name

Eric Gill

Date Created

1923

Dimensions

unframed: 9cm x 4.2cm

accession number

1928.159

Place of creation

Ditchling

Support

paper

Medium

ink (black)

Credit

Gift of Mrs and Miss Rutherston, 1928

Legal

© Manchester Art Gallery


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