The Virgin and Child
| Author: |
Unknown artist |
| Created: | 19th century |
| Material: | wood |
| Technique: | carving, colour paint |
| Dimensions: | 100 cm |
This sculpture was made in the 19th century, when religious sentimentality and idealistic spirituality were popular, but the artist followed the 18th-century tradition of Baroque sculpture. The slender and graceful figure of Mary is standing in a contrapposto position; her dignified posture is echoed by the delicate pose of Jesus. Both are crowned with royal crowns. The representation of the Infant as the Saviour of the World standing on a globe is rare in the Lithuanian context. Similar sculptures of the Blessed Virgin Mary are found in Germany.
Text author Dalia Vasiliūnienė
Source: Law firm Valiunas Ellex art album HEAVEN AND BEYOND (2016). Compiler Dalia Vasiliūnienė. Text authors Dalia Vasiliūnienė, Skaidrė UrbonienėExpositions: “Heaven and Beyond. Works of religious art from the collection of Rolandas Valiūnas and the law firm Valiunas Ellex“, 31 May–24 September 2016, Church Heritage Museum, Vilnius (curators Dalia Vasiliūnienė, Skaidrė Urbonienė)
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