Madonna and Child, polychrome wood, gilded, Central Europe, 18th/19th century.
2750,00 zł
Polychrome and gilded wooden sculpture depicting the Immaculate Madonna with the Child Jesus. The figure stands on a globe entwined by a serpent – a classic motif symbolizing Mary’s victory over sin and evil. The Madonna, in a richly folded cloak covered with gilding, holds the Child on her left side. The sculpture is colorful, full of expression and dynamism.
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Immaculate Madonna with Child.
The figure depicts the Immaculate Madonna trampling the serpent entwining the globe, constituting a classic motif of Baroque Catholic art, which symbolizes Mary's triumph over original sin. The Child Jesus in a gesture of blessing reinforces the spiritual message of this unique composition.
The serpent in this iconography symbolizes original sin and the corruption of the world after the fall of the first humans. Mary is depicted as New Eve – she who, through her obedience to God, participates in the work of humanity's salvation. The sculpture carries a deep spiritual charge, expressed through precise religious symbols.
This is an excellent and well-preserved example of Baroque religious sculpture with a Marian motif.
Historical context
Baroque sculptures of the Immaculate Mary with Child experienced a peak in popularity in the second half of the 18th century and early 19th century, especially in Southern European countries. They could be found in monasteries, churches, and private chapels of the faithful.
Sculptors from regions such as Tyrol, Styria, and Northern Italy often drew inspiration from Marian iconography from Loreto. Depictions of the Madonna on the globe with a serpent became a characteristic element of 18th-century European sacred art. Sculptors from Southern Germany, Styria, and Tyrol copied the characteristic stylization of the Madonna on the sphere, adapting it to local woodcarving traditions.
Collector's and Artistic Value
This sculpture combines the dynamism of Italian Baroque with details characteristic of the Austrian woodcarving school. The deep folds of the robes, the realistic facial expressions of the figures, and the contrast between dark green and gold create a composition with a strong visual impact.
Baroque sculpture depicting the Immaculate Madonna with Child in very good condition, with original gilding, is a true rarity in the sacred antiques market. Its Southern European origin and preserved style make it a unique work of Catholic art.
Application
Such a sculpture would be ideal as a home decor element, for a private chapel, or a space for prayer and reflection. It would also look excellent in a library, museum, or as a decoration in a classical or historical interior with sacred elements.
Mariology and Symbolism
The motif of the globe and the serpent directly refers to the Apocalypse of St. John and the biblical prophecy from the Book of Genesis, which speaks of a woman crushing the serpent's head. Over time, this figure was identified with Mary in Christian art, which found particularly strong expression in Baroque sculpture with a Marian theme.
Although the dogma of the Immaculate Conception was officially proclaimed in the mid-19th century, figures of the Madonna trampling the serpent already expressed deeply rooted popular piety and the spiritual need for the symbolic overcoming of evil. Such sacred wooden figures with the motif of Mary on the globe had immense aesthetic and religious significance.
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| Weight | 2,2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 47 × 20 × 12 cm |
| Type |
Sacred sculpture / Marian figure |
| Form |
Immaculate Madonna with Child on a globe with a serpent |
| Materiał |
Carved wood ,Polychrome wood |
| Kolorystyka |
Burgundy ,Earthy palette ,Gold |
| Technika |
Layered polychromy ,Wooden sculpture |
| Czas powstania |
18th/19th Century |
| Era |
Baroque ,Late Baroque |
| Kraj pochodzenia |
Southern Europe |
| Autor |
Unknown |
| State of preservation |
Very good for its age. |
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