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Beautiful Virgin Mary From Krużlowa
The Beautiful Virgin Mary from Krużlowa is a Gothic sculpture made from linden-tree timber, found 1889 in a Catholic church in Krużlowa Wyżna (Lesser Poland Voivodeship) by Władysław Łuszczkiewicz and Stanisław Wyspiański. Since 1899, the sculpture has been included in the National Museum, Kraków collections. The sculpture belongs to the so-called soft style of International Gothic art, and it is an example of a beautiful Madonna. History and description This sculpture was made at the beginning of the 15th century by an unknown artist. The sculpture is high and can be viewed from three sides; the rear side is deeply hollowed to avoid cracking of the drying timber. This piece shows the Virgin Mary with a nude Baby Jesus holding an apple. The Virgin stands with an S-curve, and her clothes are richly pleated. This sculpture was likely originally in a Kraków church, but in the 17th century it was replaced by newer Baroque sculptures and carried to the village church of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madonna And Child From The Church In Kruzlowa Wyzna - MNK I-119 (96516)
Madonna Louise Ciccone ( ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", she has been recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting and visual presentation. Madonna's works, which incorporate social, political, Madonna and sexuality, sexual, and Madonna and religion, religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A Cultural impact of Madonna, cultural icon spanning both the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna has become the subject of various List of academic publishing works on Madonna, scholarly, Bibliography of works on Madonna, literary and Madonna and contemporary arts, artistic works, as well as a mini academic sub-discipline called Madonna studies. Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club (band), Breakfast Club and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
