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Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Statuary of Saint Mary Magdalene

$1,600List Price

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This large antique "Marie Madeleine" statue was crafted in France, circa 1890; the figure depicts Saint Mary Magdalene (or Maria Magdalena) standing and holding a jar of ointment in her left hand. The tall religious sculpture is in excellent condition with a rich patina with exceptional details especially the drape, her hair and facial and hands features. For centuries artists have portrayed Marie Madeleine with her sacred vessel, that has been depicted as a variety of receptacles. For example, in 1317 the medieval Italian painter Simone Martini depicted it as a spice pot; in 1525 the Italian Renaissance artist Bernardino Luini depicted it as a perfume jar; and in 1859 the English Pre-Raphaelite painter Frederick Sandys depicted it as an ointment cup. Originally called the Marian Chalice, meaning the Chalice of Mary Magdalene, Mary's sacred vessel was believed to have been sealed up in Jesus’ empty tomb where it remained for almost four hundred years. After the Roman emperor Constantine, the Great converted to Christianity in the early 4th century, his mother the Empress Helena ordered the excavation of the Holy Sepulchre, the purported site of Christ’s tomb in Jerusalem. During the excavation a cup was found which many believed to be the Marian Chalice. It was taken to Rome where it was believed to possess miraculous healing powers. Everybody can decide for themselves why Mary Magdalene went into Jesus' tomb, and what she did there. In visual arts Mary Magdalene's jar was portrayed as "the alabaster jar of Bethania", containing anointing oil for Jesus, but at the same time it was a symbol for the Holy Grail which supposedly contained Jesus' blood. Measures: 8" W x 7" D x 28" H.

Dimensions:
Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Hand-Carved,Patinated
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 201-2561stDibs: LU951219798482

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