A very fine South Netherlandish polychrome painted oak figure of the Madonna and Child, probably Malines Baroque, second half 17th century

carved in almost full round, the crowns and sceptre silver

Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Mechelen.

In overall good condition with some minor losses to the original (partly refreshed) polychromy. Minor losses to the carvings. The Madonna with little finger of right hand missing. Minor traces of old woodworming. Minor warping to the silver parts.
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The type of this Madonna affiliates to the marble statue of Santa Susanna by the Flemish artist François Duquesnoy (1597-1643) from 1630-33, one of four sculptures depicting virgin martyrs for the church of Santa Maria di Loreto in front of the Roman Forum of Trajan.
Duquesnoy, famous for his Roman Baroque influenced style, became prominent in South Netherlandish sculpture during the second half of the 17th century after his return from Italy and establishing a workshop in Antwerp.