British. The Annunciation, 15th century. Alabaster, 42.5 x 28.6 cm. The Victoria and Albert Museum. Image courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum
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British. The Adoration of the Magi, mid-15th century.
Alabaster, 43.2 x 26.7 cm. The Victoria and Albert Museum.
Carved by Jean de la Huerta and Antoine le Moiturier between 1443 and 1456/57, the unique devotional figures, known as “mourners,” were commissioned for the elaborate tomb of the second duke of Burgundy. Crafted with astonishing detail, the alabaster sculptures exemplify some of the most important artistic innovations of the late Middle Ages.
Source: medievalarchives.com
Alabaster mourner figures from the tomb of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, Margaret of Bavaria.
Each of the statuettes is approximately sixteen inches high. They were carved by Jean de La Huerta and Antoine Le Moiturier between 1443–1456 for the ducal tomb.
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By far my favorite representation of St George.
Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1375 - 1420. English. Polychromed alabaster. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Advance our standards, set upon our foes Our ancient world of courage fair
St. George Inspire us with the spleen of fiery dragons…..Richard III. act v, sc.3.
