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Gilded and polychrome wooden statue of the Immaculate Conception or Immaculata.
Free from original sin, the Immaculate Virgin is depicted with her attributes:
The crescent moon reflecting the light of Christ, a sign of purity
The serpent, symbol of the trampled evil, at her feet
The crown, representing heavenly royalty
The scepter, a sign of spiritual power, protection, and the messianic legitimacy of Jesus
The peaceful and serene expression of the Christ Child echoes the gentle face of the Virgin. The Messiah is depicted as Salvator Mundi, holding the Earth in one hand and blessing human creation with the other.
The Virgin rests on a base containing a blue globe flanked by two putti faces.
Exquisitely crafted, the flowing drapery of the Mother of Christ signifies her ascension above the clouds. Great attention to detail is evident in both the hands and the faces. The colors have remained remarkably fresh.
Probably originally commissioned for a convent chapel dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
18th century.
Height: 144 cm
Width: 47 cm
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