Germany XVIII century wood polychrome statue of the Venerable Mary of Agreda 36,5 cm
Antique religious wooden statue Lady in Blue
€ 875
German School 1740-1760
A wood carved and polychromed statue in lime wood with a partially flattened back depicting most probably not Maria Immaculate but the Lady in Blue, in her Franciscan grey habit and blue cloak, better known as the Venerable Mary of Agreda. Also known as Mary Jesus of Agreda. Praying on her cloud base with one hand raised to the skies.
A known and loved mystic and nun who lived from 1602 to 1665 in Spain Agreda where her untouched body resides until this day. A highly pious nun and writer who was most known for her bilocation. A controversial women in her time but eventually believed and glorified by the Chuch for her extraordinary capacities and work in New Mexico.
Two holes are visible in her cloak and a small hole in the back of the head. Wear to the polychrome and a tiny bit of damage to her pinky on the right hand.
Dim: 36,5 x 11,5 cm / weight: 898 gr