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18th century polychrome carved wooden statue of Saint Mary Magdalene* kneeling on a cushion in prayer.
This statue is in good condition and of superb quality. Very decorative, the polychromy is still very vivid.
Please note: the right hand is missing, some cracks and accidents on the wood, some missing polychromy, age wear, see photos.
* Mary Magdalene :
Mary of Magdala, Mary Magdalene or Magdalene, called Mary the Magdalene in the Gospels, was a disciple of Jesus who followed him to his final days. The four Gospels name her as the first witness to the Resurrection, and she is responsible for notifying the apostles. Christian tradition and iconography have drawn on these canonical and apocryphal texts to portray Mary Magdalene in many different ways: first as the spiritual wife of Christ and the apostle of Revelation, then from the 4th century onwards as the repentant, scorned and disowned sinner. The Middle Ages seized on numerous legends to create a saint.
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Dimensions
Height 54.5 cm
Width at base 27 cm
Depth 19.5 cm
Catalogue number: D10 118
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