Dressed Image of the Crowned Virgin Mary, Late 18th Century

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Dressed Image of the Virgin Mary, Crowned, Virgin Queen, late 18th century – Spain

Material: Carved wood
Period: Late 18th … Read more Dressed Image of the Virgin Mary, Crowned, Virgin Queen, late 18th century – Spain

Material: Carved wood
Period: Late 18th century
Country of origin: Spain
Good condition considering its age and use / A couple of fingers are missing
Chapel dimensions: 84 x 31 x 17 cm
Virgin dimensions: 40 x 14 x 14 cm

A splendid dressed image of the Virgin Mary, crowned. The sculptural mastery is remarkable, with an impressive sweetness and solemn expression. It is presented in an elaborate Neo-Gothic carved wooden chapel that adds value and presence to the piece. As is typical of dressed images, the wooden structure is pyramid-shaped and covered by the robes.

The majestic robes are a light blue, adorned with an intricate floral pattern in ecru and finished with gold, as well as elaborate lace. This type of design is very characteristic of images of the Virgin Mary, as the color blue has traditionally been associated with purity and royalty in Christian art. In religious iconography, blue symbolizes the divine and heavenly grace, and is also a royal color that denotes her status as "Queen of Heaven." She is crowned with a spectacular, richly detailed, large crown, topped by a cross and adorned with various embroidered elements. It highlights the majesty of the figure.

The coronation of the Virgin as Queen and Lady of the universe is the culmination of the privileges granted to Saint Mary. It was supernaturally logical that the Mother of God, once assumed body and soul into the glory of Heaven, would be exalted by the Holy Trinity above the choirs of angels and the entire hierarchy of saints. "Greater than You, only God."

In good condition for its age. The original polychromy is preserved, as well as the flesh tones of the limbs. Flaws on the hands and face, as shown in the images. See less