Religious image - Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Child...

Virgin of Carmel with Child Jesus and Scapulars – Circa 1940 – Polychromed composite material – Religious mural image Beautiful mural image of the Virgin of Carmel with the Child Jesus, attributed to the mid-20th century (circa 1940), made in composite material, with rich polychromy and numerous sculptural details. It is a traditional devotional sculpture piece, of notable size and weight, with an especially elegant and solemn presence. Its composition follows the aesthetics of religious images intended for domestic devotion, small altars, and private chapels. The Virgin and the Child Jesus appear crowned and bearing the Carmelite scapulars, with ornate halos inspired by the Baroque. The expressiveness of the faces, the folds of the garments, and the decorative details of the composition stand out. The polychromy presents warm tones and a patina consistent with the attributed antiquity. There are slight signs of superficial aging, including some crazing, which are part of the piece’s current appearance. With a height of 34 cm and a weight of 1,615 grams, this image offers a considerable presence for its mural format. It retains a rear metal hook for wall mounting, allowing it to be exhibited on a domestic altar, a chapel, or a religious art collection. FABRICATION DETAILS AND CHARACTERISTICS The rear photo allows appreciating the concave surface, rough texture, finish of the material, and the metal suspension system. The image is made of composite material, widely used in the manufacture of traditional religious images. Its modeling, ornamentation, and polychromy correspond to a classical devotional aesthetic, with details inspired by European traditional religious imagery. The piece has no visible marks or signatures from the maker, and is offered as an anonymous work in a traditional style, attributed to the mid-20th century. The photographs allow examination of its characteristics, finish, patina, and condition. TECHNICAL DETAILS Title: Virgin of Carmel with Child Jesus and Scapulars. Estimated period: Circa 1940. Origin attributed to: Italy. Authorship: Anonymous. Traditional devotional imagery. Material: Composite material, polychromed. Style: Traditional sacred art, with Baroque-inspired ornamentation. Typology: Mural religious image. Dimensions: 34 cm high × 21 cm wide × 7 cm deep. Weight: 1,615 grams. Condition: Very good overall, with slight signs of aging, superficial craquelure, and patina. Suspension system: Rear metal hook for hanging. ARTISTIC AND DEVOTIONAL INTEREST The Virgin of Carmel is one of the Marian devotions with deep roots in Catholic tradition. Her representation with the Child Jesus and Carmelite scapulars is linked to Carmelite spirituality and a devotion that has been spread for centuries across Europe and the Americas. This image preserves the traditional iconographic elements of that devotion: crowns, scapulars, the presence of the Child Jesus, and Baroque-inspired ornamentation. Its composition, dimensions, and polychromy make it especially suitable for collectors of religious imagery, devotees of sacred art, and people who wish to keep a traditional image of the Virgin of Carmel in their home. CONDITION AND CONSERVATION The image is in good overall condition for its age. There are slight signs of aging in the polychromy, as well as a superficial patina and small areas of craquelure. The rear shows a concave surface with a rough texture typical of its manufacturing process and retains the rear suspension hook. No signatures or identifying workshop marks are visible. Detailed photos of the front, decorative elements, and rear area are included so the buyer can directly assess its features and condition. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The sculptural composition presents a single main piece with decorative elements and polychromed details. Its weight of 1,615 grams, together with its dimensions, provides a notable presence as a wall image. The rear finish and the visible details of the polychromy are compatible with traditional devotional imagery production techniques. FINAL NOTE FOR BUYERS Beautiful traditional image of the Virgin of Carmel with the Child Jesus, 34 cm tall, with notable presence and rich ornamentation. A piece of interest for collections of religious art, sacred decoration, domestic altars, and Carmelite devotion. It will be carefully packed and protected to preserve its sculptural details and polychromy during transport.

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