The Virgin and the Child

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The Madonna carved relief showcases Mary, either solo or accompanied by her child Jesus. This sculpture represents the Virgin, who cradles the Child in a torso-portrait. The Virgin is portrayed in the eleusa pose, where the infant Jesus Christ snuggles against her cheek, a traditional depiction of the Virgin Mary found in icons. In Western churches, this type is commonly referred to as the Virgin of Tenderness.