Hand-Carved | Spanish Colonial | Virgin Mary & Child | Circa 18th Century

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Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
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27-inch hand-carved wooden Madonna holding the Christ Child with golden orb, polychrome surface with visible historic wear and craquelure.
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video of Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, showcasing original polychrome paint, gilding, and aged wooden socle, late 18th–19th century.
  • Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
  • Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
  • Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
  • Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding, late 18th–19th century devotional figure.
  • Antique Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child santo with vibrant red-blue robes and gilt highlights, mounted on original aged socle base.
  • 27-inch hand-carved wooden Madonna holding the Christ Child with golden orb, polychrome surface with visible historic wear and craquelure.
  • Spanish Colonial religious sculpture showing Virgin Mary and infant Christ Salvator Mundi, baroque-influenced carving with rich color and patina.
  • Historic Madonna and Child santo, carved wood with surviving gilded accents and polychrome paint, over 200 years old devotional artwork.
  • video of Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, showcasing original polychrome paint, gilding, and aged wooden socle, late 18th–19th century.
Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, circa 1780–1820, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding. Virgin in red and blue robes with gilt highlights holds infant Christ with golden orb. Mounted on original socle with craquelure and age wear.
Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, hand-carved wood with original polychrome and gilding, late 18th–19th century devotional figure.
Antique Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child santo with vibrant red-blue robes and gilt highlights, mounted on original aged socle base.
27-inch hand-carved wooden Madonna holding the Christ Child with golden orb, polychrome surface with visible historic wear and craquelure.
Spanish Colonial religious sculpture showing Virgin Mary and infant Christ Salvator Mundi, baroque-influenced carving with rich color and patina.
Historic Madonna and Child santo, carved wood with surviving gilded accents and polychrome paint, over 200 years old devotional artwork.
video of Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child statue, showcasing original polychrome paint, gilding, and aged wooden socle, late 18th–19th century.

Hand-Carved | Spanish Colonial | Virgin Mary & Child | Circa 18th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spanish Colonial Territories
Material: Hand-carved wood with original polychrome paint and gilding
Period: Late 18th to early 19th Century

Description
This finely hand-carved wooden statue of the Madonna and Child exemplifies Spanish Colonial devotional art. The Virgin Mary is depicted in flowing red and blue robes with gilt highlights, holding the infant Christ who carries a golden orb, a traditional symbol of Christ as Salvator Mundi (“Savior of the World”). The figures are rendered with delicately modeled facial expressions and robust drapery folds characteristic of late Baroque influence in colonial religious sculpture. The piece is mounted on its original wooden socle, which displays age-appropriate craquelure and wear.

Features

- Original polychrome and gilt surface with vibrant coloration

- Madonna depicted in regal robes, Child Christ holding golden orb

- Robust wooden socle base with visible craquelure

- Expressive carving style blending European and indigenous traditions

- Large scale presence, ideal for devotional or display use

Cultural Significance
Madonna and Child imagery was central to Catholic faith during the colonial era, serving as a powerful symbol of divine intercession and maternal protection. Such statues were placed in churches, chapels, and private shrines, embodying the fusion of European Baroque artistry with local craftsmanship across the Spanish colonies.

Condition
Good antique condition with expected surface wear. Losses to polychrome and gilding consistent with age and devotional use. Stable structure with no significant repairs, preserving both historical and spiritual presence.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 27 in

Age
Over 200 years old (Late 18th to early 19th Century)

Learn More

Explore the history and devotional significance of Madonna and Child sculpture in colonial and ecclesiastical art: Madonna and Child – Spanish Colonial Sculpture (The Met Museum)

Browse additional sacred objects, santos, and artifacts of worship available at Relic & Rarity: Artifacts of Worship & Devotion – Sacred Relics Collection

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spanish Colonial Territories
Material: Hand-carved wood with original polychrome paint and gilding
Period: Late 18th to early 19th Century

Description
This finely hand-carved wooden statue of the Madonna and Child exemplifies Spanish Colonial devotional art. The Virgin Mary is depicted in flowing red and blue robes with gilt highlights, holding the infant Christ who carries a golden orb, a traditional symbol of Christ as Salvator Mundi (“Savior of the World”). The figures are rendered with delicately modeled facial expressions and robust drapery folds characteristic of late Baroque influence in colonial religious sculpture. The piece is mounted on its original wooden socle, which displays age-appropriate craquelure and wear.

Features

- Original polychrome and gilt surface with vibrant coloration

- Madonna depicted in regal robes, Child Christ holding golden orb

- Robust wooden socle base with visible craquelure

- Expressive carving style blending European and indigenous traditions

- Large scale presence, ideal for devotional or display use

Cultural Significance
Madonna and Child imagery was central to Catholic faith during the colonial era, serving as a powerful symbol of divine intercession and maternal protection. Such statues were placed in churches, chapels, and private shrines, embodying the fusion of European Baroque artistry with local craftsmanship across the Spanish colonies.

Condition
Good antique condition with expected surface wear. Losses to polychrome and gilding consistent with age and devotional use. Stable structure with no significant repairs, preserving both historical and spiritual presence.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 27 in

Age
Over 200 years old (Late 18th to early 19th Century)

Learn More

Explore the history and devotional significance of Madonna and Child sculpture in colonial and ecclesiastical art: Madonna and Child – Spanish Colonial Sculpture (The Met Museum)

Browse additional sacred objects, santos, and artifacts of worship available at Relic & Rarity: Artifacts of Worship & Devotion – Sacred Relics Collection

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