The Mother of Sorrows (La Mater Dolorosa)
Artist
New Mexican
DateSecond half of the 19th century
MediumWood, gesso, paint
Dimensions29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Miss Harriet E. Clarke
Object number1945.4
DescriptionFigure of a woman standing in the attitude of prayerLabel TextThe Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, stands with her hands clasped in prayer, meditating on the knowledge that her son will give His life to save redeem humanity from sin. The figure probably at one time had an attached silver or metal crown that has been lost.
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