Sculpture Virgin and Child

Reproduction patinated by hand. Mold made from an imprint of the original work exhibited at the Louvre.

This is the reproduction of a sculpture in fruit wood now monochrome but used to be multicolored, like the stone statues of the period.

The Virgin usually wore a blue veil over a red dress, and the...

Reproduction patinated by hand. Mold made from an imprint of the original work exhibited at the Louvre.

This is the reproduction of a sculpture in fruit wood now monochrome but used to be multicolored, like the stone statues of the period.

The Virgin usually wore a blue veil over a red dress, and the decorative bands of her mantle were decorated in gold.

The worship of the Virgin Mary played a very important role in the religion of medieval times. This is why the Virgin and Child is the most frequently portrayed theme of 14th century sculptors.