Gothic Madonna With Child Sculpture
$4,500.00
Boxwood Biblical Scene, 17th Century
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Shop this Gothic Madonna with child Sculpture for sale. This sculpture dates to the 17th century, 1600’s and depicts Madonna – a representation of Mary with her child Jesus. This sculpture, which most likely served as objects of personal devotion, incorporates aspects from the Renaissance, GothicGo, and Mannerist periods. br> br> Religion-related objects and Christian art that engage Madonna’s subject matter with Child, The Adoration of the Magi, The Last Supper, The Nativity, The Crucifixion, and other significant scenes have always been popular with collectors. Gothic period sculpture in the round has also been popular with collectors. Sculptures from this period have always piqued the curiosity of collectors looking for authentic period religious carved sculpture. Known as a Biblical sculpture, this magnificent boxwood carved table sculpture portraying Madonna with a child is believed to have been created during the 17th century. br> br> When it comes to the depiction of a mother and child, as well as the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus, this Christian figurine incorporates mannerist characteristics.
The sculpture is crafted of rare and valuable boxwood. Sculptures made of boxwood were much sought after during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. There are similarities between their iconography, shape, and usefulness and those of Medieval ivory carvings and those of modern illuminated miniature works and altarpieces, panel paintings, sculpture, woodcuts, and engravings. They frequently depict scenes from the life of Mary, the Crucifixion of Jesus, or panoramas of Heaven and Hell, among other things. Production of each boxwood sculpture often took great craft, and some may have needed decades of accumulated effort to finish, indicating that nobles of high standing commissioned them.
The sculpture is crafted of rare and valuable boxwood. Sculptures made of boxwood were much sought after during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. There are similarities between their iconography, shape, and usefulness and those of Medieval ivory carvings and those of modern illuminated miniature works and altarpieces, panel paintings, sculpture, woodcuts, and engravings. They frequently depict scenes from the life of Mary, the Crucifixion of Jesus, or panoramas of Heaven and Hell, among other things. Production of each boxwood sculpture often took great craft, and some may have needed decades of accumulated effort to finish, indicating that nobles of high standing commissioned them.
Dimensions
9.5 in. height, from base, 8 in. the figure
Condition
With loss, worm holes, repairs, oxidation to the wood, and chips
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