A polychrome-painted beech carving of the Madonna and Child
With traces of red and white paint, and gilt
The Virgin depicted crowned and in flowing robes, her left foot resting on a crescent moon, the infant Christ sitting in the crook of her right arm, 75.5cm high
The Virgin depicted crowned and in flowing robes, her left foot resting on a crescent moon, the infant Christ sitting in the crook of her right arm, 75.5cm high
Estimate:
£600 - 800
US$ 910 - 1,200
€710 - 950
US$ 910 - 1,200
€710 - 950
Footnotes
- The Virgin Mary is often depicted with her foot on a crescent moon, a symbol of virginity. Such images are often taken from Revelation Chapter 12, Verse 1, 'And a great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars'.
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