Immaculate Virgin Carved From Boxwood – 19th Century

A beautiful religious sculpture depicting the Immaculate Virgin, crafted from solid boxwood and finely carved during the 19th century. The Virgin is depicted standing on a globe encircled by a serpent, a symbol of victory over original sin. Her gaze is turned toward the heavens in an attitude of contemplation and spiritual elevation, while her hands are delicately folded across her chest.

The work stands out for the quality of its carving, particularly in the rendering of the deep, flowing folds of the drapery, as well as in the finely crafted, voluminous hair. The warm hue and characteristic density of the boxwood highlight the sculptor’s remarkable craftsmanship.

This statue attests to the craftsmanship of 19th-century religious sculpture workshops and serves as both a devotional piece and a beautiful work of art. It is displayed on a turned, blackened wooden pedestal.