Carved Statue of the Virgin Mary

Vera Van Voris

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure with a human face wearing a long, flowing garment. The subject's face has distinct facial features and is topped by a crown or headpiece. Exaggerated, curved elements over each shoulder resemble large, curling horns or an elaborate hairstyle. The sculpture is crafted from wood with visible grain, texture, and natural weathering, giving it an aged and rustic appearance. The wood is primarily a natural light brown color, with darker tones highlighting cracks and splits in the material. The overall form of the sculpture is vertically elongated, standing upright on a stable base.