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British Museum art postcard featuring The Virgin and Child, a reproduction of a medieval illuminated manuscript illustration associated with Westminster Abbey, dating to the late 12th century.
Artwork Title: The Virgin and Child
Institution: British Museum
Original Artwork Period: Late 12th Century
Original Source: Psalter of Westminster Abbey
Manuscript Reference: Royal MS 2 A. XXII, f.13b
Postcard Number: B 183
Printer: Henry Stone & Son (Printers) Ltd., Banbury, England
Subject: Virgin Mary, Infant Jesus, Medieval Religious Art
Postage Condition: Unposted
This illustrated art postcard depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child in an ornate medieval composition featuring decorative architectural elements, rich colors, and traditional Christian iconography.
The design reflects the distinctive artistic traditions of medieval manuscript illumination and religious illustration.
An appealing addition to collections of Christian devotional artwork, medieval art, illuminated manuscripts, British museum memorabilia, and vintage religious postcards.
