Spain Wood panel, gilt and polychrome, 17th century

Charming Spanish gilded and polychrome wooden panel representing the "Virgin of the Pillar".
The Virgin stands on a column with a cross.
She is wearing a long dress covered by a pleated coat. Mary tenderly carries an infant Jesus holding a fruit in her left hand.
At their feet, several men kneel before the miracle of their appearance ...
This staging refers to an apparition of the Virgin on a column in the Basilica of Zaragoza. Even today the Virgin of the Pillar (popularly known as "El Pilar") is celebrated on October 12 in Spain.

Softwood
Beautiful polychromy of origin
17th century