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Lot no. 11
Description
Castillian School. Transition between Romanesque and Gothic. Late 13th century.
'Saint Anne Trinitarian'
Carved and polychrome wooden sculpture.
95 x 33 x 27 cm.
The sculptural group of Saint Anne, the Virgin, and the Child - also known as the Saint Anne Trinitarian, or 'the three generations' - that we present here is a magnificent example of Spanish imagery.
The iconography anticipates the idea of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, as does the Tree of Jesse, the Holy Kinship - a simplification of the Tree of Jesse - or the Embrace at the Golden Gate. It enjoyed great popularity during the Middle Ages, starting to spread in the late 13th century, reaching its peak of popularity in the late 15th century, and remaining relevant until its dissolution after the Council of Trent (1545-1563), when another type of spirituality was chosen. Particularly in the region of Germany, the Netherlands and present-day Belgium, this subject was highly appreciated; it was known as 'Anna Selbdritt' (Ana herself making a third), in reference to the three generations of the Holy Family.
Provenance:
- Private collection. Mallorca.
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