Description: THE HOLY VIRGIN MARY HAND-CARVED STATUE FROM REAL WOOD San Antonio de Ibarra, Ecuador Finished: May 2023. VIR625-001 Also known as: Virgin of the Apocalypse, Winged Virgin of Quito, Dancing Madonna, and Legarda's Virgin This statue is unique as seen in the pictures, a replica of the Virgen de Quito, hand-carved from wood. The wood was carved, then sanded. A technique of applying yeso on the sanded wood to give it a smooth finish and to allow the artistic painting to be completed. The statue has glass eyes. This statue is masterfully crafted and also masterfully painted as seen in the pictures. The hands, crown, and wings are removed in the shipment to ensure safe delivery. The dimensions are 12.5 inches from the bottom of the wooden base to the top of the crown. The wings are around 7 inches. The statue weighs 12.9 oz. This is truly a treasure, if you have any questions please contact us anytime. Some important information is given below. ------------------------------ The composition of the sculpture is derived from the biblical description of the Woman of the Apocalypse. As described in the Revelation of Saint John (12:1-2), the woman was "clothed in the sun". Also in accordance with the text, she has a crescent moon under her feet and a silver diadem bearing 12 stars is on her head. After battling a dragon i.e., Satan, with the apple of original sin in his mouth, she has trampled and subdued the beast with a heavy silver chain which she holds loosely in her open hands. She has been given silver wings for escape. Probably influenced by 16th-century European prints, such as that of Albrecht Dürer's Revelation series, the dancing Virgin seems to float and gestures with open hands to her right amid an abundance of flouncing folds conveying both flight and ecstasy. Her mantle is of deep blue and bears silver stripes at the bottom. Legarda had established his reputation when in 1732 he was hired by the Franciscan fathers for the commission of an image of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, for one of the altarpieces in a side chapel of the Church of San Francisco. Legarda could hardly create his own iconography for such a traditional image as the Immaculate Conception, it would not include the Christ child and the colors would have to be white and blue. The completed work was given to the Franciscans on 7 December 1734, which date is visible in the stubs of the hands of the Virgin along with the artist's signature. Owing to the impressive beauty and impact of the work, the Franciscans promptly reassigned it to the main altar. The unique positioning of the hands and the flouncing folds of the dress, both of which gave an impression of movement, soon yielded the nickname? Dancing Virgin. The unaccountable wings resulted in the sobriquet of "Winged Virgin".
Price: 139.99 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-24T23:40:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Religion: Christianity
Material: Wood
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ecuador
Handmade: Yes
Figure: Virgin Mary
