Statue, Vierge à l'Enfant - Burchtgravinne - 50 cm - Plaster

Very beautiful Flemish popular religious statue representing the Virgin and Child.

The Virgin is crowned, wearing a hooded cloak and on her chest carries a medallion with the monogram symbol of Christ (Chi-Rho/ PX).

She holds the Baby Jesus in her left arm.

The base, sculpted in the shape of a fortress with four stylized turrets, features two molded inscriptions in Dutch:
Facade: WEES GEGROET (Hail Mary)
Side: BURCHTGRAVINNE (Mistress of the castle, traditional Marian title in the Flemish region)

Subject: Virgin and Child "Burchtgravinne" (Our Lady of the Fortress).

Material: Plaster patinated

Style / Origin: Sacred popular art (Belgium / Netherlands), Neo-Gothic style.

Period: Mid-20th century (circa 1940 – 1970).

Finish: Dark wood-toned patina / terracotta patina.

Condition:
Overall condition: Good for everyday use.
Details: Beautiful patina of the period with very light superficial wear and small white traces original to the material (visible in the photos), which confirms a plaster or patinated resin casting. No major loss or breakage.