SAINTE VIERGE À L’ENFANT

HOLY VIRGIN WITH CHILD
in carved walnut with minimal remains of
polychromy. The Blessed Virgin is standing,
as a crowned queen, wearing a gown
set with pearls and gems, as is her crown.
crown. Her right foot, shod with a
is visible. Her long, slender-fingered hands
she holds and presents the Infant Jesus.
Her hair is made up of finely waved locks
wavy locks, her long, tightly pleated veil
returns to the front. Sculpted back. Hook
fastening.
Brabant, 16th century.
Height : 44.5 cm - Width : 13.5 cm
Depth : 10.5 cm
(Visible cracks, accidents and missing parts)
PROVENANCE
- Jules Archdéacon Collection (1855 - 1935).
- By descent to the present day.