Madonna and Child (Angy)

Madonna and Child in Angy

The sculpture Madonna and Child in the Catholic Church of St-Nicolas in Angy , a French commune in the Oise department in the Hauts-de-France region , was created around 1500. In 1912 the Gothic sculpture was added to the list of protected objects ( Base Palissy ) in France as Monument historique .

The 1.30 meter high oak sculpture is painted in color. The naked baby Jesus holds a dove in her hands and sits on Mary's right arm . His face turns towards the viewer. Mary wears a crown on her head, the many folds of her dress give her appearance a fullness.

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Commons : Madonna and Child (Angy)  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Vierge à l'Enfant in the Base Palissy of the French Ministry of Culture (French)

Coordinates: 49 ° 19 ′ 42.5 "  N , 2 ° 19 ′ 36.3"  E