MADONNA WITH CHILD AND SAINT ANNE
Southern Germany Swabia, about 1480 - 1500
Carved limewood with repairs to the base.
The appearance of the „Anna Selbdritt“ - "they are three of them" - with Saint Anne, Mary and the little Christ Child, has its origin in the Middle Ages and was very popular at this period.
St. Anne, the mother of Mary, as well as grandmother of Christ, this founded the history of salvation.
Saint Anna is standing, holding in the left hand the little Mary, as well as in the right hand the Christ Child.
St. Ann's Anniversary is celebrated on July 26th.
Good condition,
