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Polychrome wooden statue representing the bust of Saint Mary Magdalene*, also known as Mary of Magdala, in contemplation with her mouth half-open, probably during Christ's crucifixion or the Noli Me Tangere ("Don't Touch Me") episode, where she is the first witness to Christ's resurrection, from a private chapel in the Limousin region, 18th century.
The bust is in good condition, in its original state.
Please note: accidents and missing parts in the wood and polychrome, old wormholes, dirt, cracks and age-related wear, please look at the photos.
* Mary Magdalene:
Mary of Magdala, Mary Magdalene or Magdalene, called Mary the Magdalene in the Gospels, was a disciple of Jesus who followed him to his final days. The four Gospels name her as the first witness to the Resurrection, and she is responsible for notifying the apostles. Christian tradition and iconography have drawn on these canonical and apocryphal texts to portray Mary Magdalene in many different ways: first as the spiritual wife of Christ and apostle of Revelation, then from the 4th century onwards as a repentant sinner who had been scorned and denied, the Middle Ages seized on numerous legends to create a saint.
Dimensions
Height 51 cm
Width 42 cm
Depth 21 cm
Catalogue number : D10 87
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