Virgin and Child, Sedes Sapientiae, Mary sits on a couch, has the Christ child placed frontally, seated on the left knee and supports it with the left hand. It is holding a bird with its left hand. Maria wears a belt with a V-shaped neckline, held up by a belt, which releases the tips of the shoes. A cloak that hangs from the head and leaves some of the wavy hair uncovered falls over the shoulders and is knocked over the lap from left to right. The child has a wreath of curls and is dressed in a shirt, also with a V-shaped neckline. The toes stick out under the shirt, 'Sedes Sapientiae

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Virgin and Child, Sedes Sapientiae, Mary sits on a couch, has the Christ child placed frontally, seated on the left knee and supports it with the left hand. It is holding a bird with its left hand. Maria wears a belt with a V-shaped neckline, held up by a belt, which releases the tips of the shoes. A cloak that hangs from the head and leaves some of the wavy hair uncovered falls over the shoulders and is knocked over the lap from left to right. The child has a wreath of curls and is dressed in a shirt, also with a V-shaped neckline. The toes stick out under the shirt, 'Sedes Sapientiae', anonymous, Maasstreek, c. 1250 - c. 1260, oak (wood), gilding, h cm × w cm × d cm

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