Wooden Sculpture Of The Virgin And Child

An 18th-century wooden sculpture gilded with gold leaf, depicting the Virgin and Child, a devotional subject widely распространed in Italy during the Baroque and late Baroque periods.

The figure of the Virgin is shown standing, with a composed and solemn attitude. Her face is oval, with calm and regular features, and her gaze is slightly lowered, conveying a gentle yet contemplative expression. The drapery is one of the most interesting elements: the folds are broad, soft, and clearly articulated.

The Christ Child, supported on the Virgin’s left arm, is depicted in a natural and lively pose. The body is modeled with a certain attention to anatomy, and the gesture of the arm suggests an affectionate interaction with the Virgin, reinforcing the human and familial tone of the scene.

Particularly noteworthy is the octagonal base, decorated with vegetal motifs and moldings: an element that lends stability and solemnity to the sculpture and recalls models commonly used in 18th-century wooden altarpieces.