Enthroned Virgin and Child ca. 1220 Mosan or Lower-Rhenish Among the early images in the West to emphasize the motherly rapport of the Virgin Mary to the Christ child, this devotional sculpture is exceptional for its well-preserved polychromy. Recent conservation treatment removed overpaint, revealing the extraordinary finesse of the original decoration. The abundant use of gold underscores the regal nature of the figures, while the detailed rendering of the faces makes their humanity palpable.. Enthroned Virgin and Child. Mosan or Lower-Rhenish. ca. 1220. Limewood with original paint and gilding. Sculpture-Wood

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Enthroned Virgin and Child ca. 1220 Mosan or Lower-Rhenish Among the early images in the West to emphasize the motherly rapport of the Virgin Mary to the Christ child, this devotional sculpture is exceptional for its well-preserved polychromy. Recent conservation treatment removed overpaint, revealing the extraordinary finesse of the original decoration. The abundant use of gold underscores the regal nature of the figures, while the detailed rendering of the faces makes their humanity palpable.. Enthroned Virgin and Child. Mosan or Lower-Rhenish. ca. 1220. Limewood with original paint and gilding. Sculpture-Wood

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