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La Vierge à l'enfant

Saint Mary with child

The mother of Jesus Christ
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Neufchâteau /  La Vierge à l'enfant   Neufchâteau /  La Vierge à l'enfant

Description

Stone statue of St. Mary with child. St. Mary is crowned. It stands on the central column of the church entrance.


Next to the church stands a terra-cotta statue of an angel with a shield

Depictions of Saint Mary

Saint Mary, as the mother of Jesus Christ, has a central role in the life of the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic veneration of her as the Blessed Virgin Mary has grown over time both in importance and manifestation, not only in prayer but in art, poetry and music. She is usually depicted as a beautiful young woman, with a (blue) mantle. In the majority of the depictions she is having the Infant Jesus in her arms or on her lap.
Attributes of Saint Mary: The Infant Jesus sometimes has some attributes too:

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Locatie (N 48°21'15" - E 5°41'36") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frlo071; Photograph: 13 June 2011
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