Virgin and Child with St. Anne 1663 - 1707

Joachim Henne's "Virgin and Child with St. Anne," a 17th-century high relief sculpture, depicts a tender moment between the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and St. Anne. The detailed, three-dimensional carving, executed in wood, highlights the figures' expressive faces and the flowing drapery. The composition of the sculpture is reminiscent of Renaissance art, placing the figures in a domestic setting. This piece, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Henne's talent for capturing human emotion through skillful manipulation of form and texture.