Virgin and Child 1635 - 1655

This sculpture of the Virgin and Child was crafted in the 17th century by Pierre Biardeau. Mary's tender pose cradling Jesus represents maternal love, but it's also charged with the knowledge of Christ's future sacrifice. The motif of the Madonna and Child echoes through art history, from ancient Egyptian depictions of Isis and Horus to countless Renaissance paintings. Consider the vulnerability of the Christ Child, a motif that speaks to our deepest fears and hopes. This image of Mary and the infant Christ taps into the archetypal mother-child relationship, a primal bond evoking feelings of protection, love, and the universal yearning for security. It's a potent, timeless image, continuously re-emerging and adapting, reflecting our enduring need for solace and connection.