Figure of -Our Lady of Sorrows- by Anonymous

Figure of -Our Lady of Sorrows- 17th-18th century

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This 17th-18th century ivory sculpture of Our Lady of Sorrows, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a powerful example of religious art. The anonymous artist meticulously carved the figure, capturing the Virgin Mary's grief and devotion through her clasped hands and downcast eyes. The figure's flowing robes and elaborate headdress contribute to the sense of solemnity, making the small sculpture (5 15/16 × 2 × 15/16 in.) a poignant reminder of the Christian faith.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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The province of Goa in western India was under Portuguese control from 1512–1961, forming a nexus in trading routes that circumnavigated the earth. Goan craftsman were renowned for their supple modeling of ivory (likely exported from Mozambique) into Christian icons, which feed the appetite for luxury products in Europe, as well as furthered evangelical missions throughout Asia and the Americas. Within the genre of Indo-Portuguese ivories, popular subjects include ‘Christ as the Good Shepard’ (the image of Christ as child would have related to similar bronze statuettes of the God Krishna) and the ‘Virgin of the Immaculate Conception,’ which shows Mary atop a crescent moon, both of which remain ever-present icons in South Asia’s diverse religious landscape.