Where Is Standing Virgin? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Standing Virgin?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to c. 1440–1450. It's made from painted and gilded limestone. Dimensions: Overall: 104.8 cm (41 1/4 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from painted and gilded limestone. Limestone was widely used in ancient sculpture because it was plentiful and easy to carve.

Claus de Werve sculpted Medieval European work, dating to c. 1440–1450. Made from painted and gilded limestone, it measures Overall: 104.8 cm (41 1/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Medieval Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to c. 1440–1450. It's made from painted and gilded limestone. Dimensions: Overall: 104.8 cm (41 1/4 in.).

It's made from painted and gilded limestone. Limestone was widely used in ancient sculpture because it was plentiful and easy to carve.

Standing Virgin

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