Virgin of the Apocalypse

Title (Dublin Core): Virgin of the Apocalypse
Description (Dublin Core): The Virgin is represented as the Woman of the Apocalypse from the New Testament Book of Revelation. Standing on the crescent moon (the Jewish synagogue), she personifies the Christian Church. With the exception of the globe and the tips of the moon, this imposing figure has been carved from a single large piece of elephant tusk.
Identifier (Dublin Core): m_2021_rijk_01
Alternative Title (Dublin Core): Maria apocaliptica
Creator (Dublin Core): Carved by Mattheus van Beveren
Date (Dublin Core): ca. 1680-1690
Format (Dublin Core): sculpture (visual works)
Medium (Dublin Core): Ivory
Subject (Dublin Core): mandorlas
Spatial Coverage (Dublin Core): Antwerp
Rights (Dublin Core): No Copyright - United States
Rights Holder (Dublin Core): Public Domain
Source (Dublin Core): Rijks Museum; http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.24845