Catalan “capipote” Virgin
Polychrome wooden “capipote” Virgin, Spain or Southern France, 19th century. Carved in the round, this delicate figure depicts the Virgin standing on the globe, vanquishing the serpent, a symbol of evil, according to the iconography of the Immaculate Conception. The head, hands, and feet are finely modeled, with gentle features and a serene gaze. These statues, known as “capipote” (from the Catalan expression cap i pota, “head and feet”), were dressed in real clothing and intended for private devotion or processions.
2 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Gilted wood
Height: 79
Reference (ID): 1643711
Availability: In stock
Print
