Enthroned Virgin and Child, ca. 1220, Mosan or Lower-Rhenish, Limewood with original paint and gilding, Overall: 7 5/8 x 3 1/8

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Enthroned Virgin and Child, ca. 1220, Mosan or Lower-Rhenish, Limewood with original paint and gilding, Overall: 7 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 13/16 in. ( x 8 x cm), Sculpture-Wood, Among the early images in the West to emphasize the motherly rapport of the Virgin Mary to the Christ child, this devotional sculpture is exceptional for its well-preserved polychromy. Recent conservation treatment removed overpaint, revealing the extraordinary finesse of the original decoration

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Size: 3386px × 5301px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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