Virgin And Child, Sedes Sapientiae, Italy, 13th Century
"Virgin and Child" "Sedes Sapientiae" (Latin for "Throne of Wisdom"), carved from softwood with a recessed back.
The Virgin Mary is depicted seated, holding the Infant Jesus on her lap; she thus serves as a throne for “wisdom,” embodied by Christ.
The two side elements depicting the throne were added later, possibly due to damage caused by wood-boring insects.
Original polychrome paint; the Virgin’s left hand was restored in the past.
Very striking presence.
Italy, likely Umbria, 13th century.
Height 0.68 m; width (with throne) 0.26 m
The Virgin Mary is depicted seated, holding the Infant Jesus on her lap; she thus serves as a throne for “wisdom,” embodied by Christ.
The two side elements depicting the throne were added later, possibly due to damage caused by wood-boring insects.
Original polychrome paint; the Virgin’s left hand was restored in the past.
Very striking presence.
Italy, likely Umbria, 13th century.
Height 0.68 m; width (with throne) 0.26 m
18 000 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Painted wood
Width: 26
Height: 68
Reference (ID): 1846170
Availability: In stock
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