Spanish: Enthroned Virgin, Unidentified artist, Spanish, 12th century, Wood with polychromy, iron and textile, This painted wooden statue of the Virgin Mary once included a figure of the Christ child; the child, along with Mary's forearms, was carved from a separate piece of wood. Mary's frontal, rigid posture reflects her identity as a "Throne of Wisdom" for her son. Thrones of Wisdom, signifying Christ's status as divine wisdom incarnate, enjoyed wide popularity in twelfth-century Europe. Such sculptures tended to have permanent homes on an altar but were frequently set into motion in church processions, mystery plays, and other ceremonial contexts., Overall: 22 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (56.5 x 15.9 x 13.3 cm)
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