St Barbara

15th century · Statuette · 63.5 × 21 cm

May one see it?

Not receiving at present

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

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About the sculpture

St Barbara, her long hair falling over her shoulders and wearing a fillet, is shown holding a round crenellated tower, a reference to the fact that she was imprisoned in a tower by her father.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Particulars

Accession number: A.14-1946

What it shows

Tower Bosses Cannonballs Crosses (motifs)Robe Cloak Barbara (Saint)

In the catalog

Medieval England

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

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