Statuette of the Virgin and Child, Consoler of the Afflicted, late 19th century

Late 19th Century Babbitt Metal Statuette of the Virgin and Child 'Comforter of the Afflicted' Celebrate your faith with this small statuette depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus as Comforter of the Afflicted! The Virgin Mary, Mother of the Afflicted, is presented as full of understanding and tenderness because she herself has been through it and shares the affliction of those who praise her. Popularized in 17th-century Luxembourg, the Virgin Mary, Mother of God, is depicted with her son Jesus in a rich robe and crown. Made of silver-plated babbitt metal, she is supported by an altar-shaped base with Baroque arabesques. Created in the 19th century, these charming statuettes were sold in parishes praising the cult of the Comforter of the Afflicted. Made in France, today they are primarily an object of devotion and collector's item for lovers of ancient religious craftsmanship. Fast and careful shipping in France, Europe, and worldwide. Dimensions. → Height: 15 cm. → Width: 6.5 cm. → Depth: 6.5 cm. → Weight: 300 grams.