sculptuur, Rare early 15th-century limestone sculpture of the Virgin and Child – 25 cm – Kalksteen

Exceptionally rare early 15th-century limestone sculpture of the Virgin and Child, dating to the first quarter of the 15th century (circa 1400–1425). 25 cm. height is including the base This refined devotional sculpture represents the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child and belongs to the highest tradition of late Gothic courtly sculpture. The intimate interaction between mother and child is central to the composition: Mary’s calm, inward-looking expression and the gentle, responsive presence of the Christ Child convey a profound sense of love, devotion and spiritual closeness. The emotional bond between the two figures is rendered with great sensitivity and restraint, reflecting the theological emphasis on the humanity of Christ and the maternal role of the Virgin during this period. The artistic quality of the sculpture is particularly evident in the facial modelling, subtle expressions and rhythmic drapery folds. The serene elegance, refined proportions and controlled naturalism point to an artist working at a courtly level, closely aligned with the sculptural language associated with the French court and its sphere of influence in the early 15th century. Such works were typically produced in elite workshops serving noble patrons, churches or private devotional settings. Carved in limestone, the sculpture measures... lees verder bij Catawiki