Lower Rhine Region late 15th century. A late 15th century carved relief of the Visitation, Lower Rhine Region

Lower Rhine Region late 15th century A late 15th century carved relief of the Visitation, Lower Rhine Region Probably oak, the reverse flattened. With extensive remains of presumably original polychromy. This pierced relief depicts the meeting of the Virgin and Elisabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, who is shown bending her knee in reverence. Presumably from an altar with scenes from the life of the Virgin. The Virgin's hands and Elisabeth's arms lacking. The plinth broken in the centre. 33 x 38 x 6 cm.

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33 × 38 × 6 cm