Virgin and Child known as the “Poupées de Malines” circa 1500-1520

Virgin and Child known as the "Doll of Mechelen" in carved and polychrome walnut from the early 16th century.
Virgo has a round face, a bulging forehead and almond-shaped eyes. She has long wavy hair.
She is wearing a dress covered with a coat draped "in apron" on the front.
Mary carries the baby Jesus on her right arm.
This one wears a long tunic. He smiles.
Round and childish faces are characteristic of Malinois art.

Brabant, Mechelen
Walnut
Resumption in polychromy
circa 1500-1520
Missing the left hand of the Virgin and the right arm of the child