Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus Statuette

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

White glazed ceramic figure of The Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, stars and symbols on base.

White glazed ceramic figure of The Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, stars and symbols on base.

Name/Title

Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus Statuette

Entry/Object ID

2022.2.85.118

Description

Mary holding baby Jesus statue white ceramic statuette with gold highlights. This figurine may have been a gift from the Mother Superior (La Mere Superior) at the Sacred Heart (Le Sacre Coeur) as Louis Bromfield was known to speak with her often when he and his family were living in Senlis, France. Images of the Virgin Mary, with or without the Baby Jesus are known as Madonnas and serve as symbols of veneration in the Catholic Church, both in painting or sculpture.

Location

Room

Living Room

Building

The Big House

Ohio State Park

Malabar Farm State Park