Age

17th century · Relief · 10 × 8.1 cm

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Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked: 7 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

On the map Museum page

About the sculpture

The inscription on the left reads 'V. Francoschina: AE: S: 80; V. Francoshina at the age of 80'. This and its companion relief, representing Youth, may be allegories of the transcience of earthly beauty.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Particulars

Accession number: A.68-1938

In the catalog

Italy

Sources

Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Neighbors at Victoria and Albert Museum

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Figure, 618-907

Edward Henry Wehnert

Age

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About the sculpture

Particulars

In the catalog

Sources