Saint Anne Sculpture, Sicily, Trapani, Late 16th Century

A rare and very beautiful alabastergroup depicting Saint Anne the Educator, sculpted in the round withgilt and polychrome highlights from the 16th century.

This statuette is part of the series oftraditional images produced in the workshops of the Sicilian city ofTrapani, which dedicated themselves to the production of devotionalsculptures for private and public use from the 14th to the 18thcenturies, using alabaster from local quarries.

It demonstrates great elegance in itsexecution, both in the refined treatment of the drapes with theirwide, flowing folds, and in the graceful gestures of Saint Anne,whose right arm lovingly embraces Mary's shoulders.

The smiling faces of the Saint and theyoung Mary add to the charm of this sculpture, which cannot fail totouch us.

Dimensions: H. 23 cm x W. 18 cm x D. 5cm

Sicily – Trapani

Very good condition

Alabaster enhanced with originalgilding and polychromy

Late 16th century