Our Lady with the Child Jesus, wooden sculpture. Central Europe, 17th century

Our Lady with the Child Jesus, wooden sculpture. Central Europe, 17th century
A magnificent devotional sculpture depicting Our Lady with the Child Jesus, originally from Central Europe in the 17th century. Made of polychrome and gilded wood, this piece reflects the artistic excellence and spirituality characteristic of the Baroque period. The sculpture depicts a crowned Our Lady, in a serene pose, holding the Child Jesus in her lap, wearing sophisticated attire with turgid folds, and standing on winged angel heads, stepping on the Crescent Moon.