16th Century Castilian Virgin of Sorrow with 18th Century Silver Crown

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16th-century Castilian school Virgin of Sorrows of Peñaranda, carved in polychrome wood. The large-format image reflects the spiritual intensity of … Read more 16th-century Castilian school Virgin of Sorrows of Peñaranda, carved in polychrome wood. The large-format image reflects the spiritual intensity of the Castilian Renaissance, with a serene and melancholic face, a prelude to later Baroque expressiveness. It features rich embroidered textiles and lace, as well as a silver heart with seven daggers, symbolizing the Sorrows of Mary. The piece is completed with a repoussé silver crown, added in the 18th century, reinforcing its devotional and processional character. Its rarity, age, and excellent state of preservation make it a work of great historical and artistic value, worthy of a museum or international collection. See less