Wooden Sculpture "Vesperbild", Germany, Late 15th Century

Vesperbild, Germany, late 15th century Polychrome wooden sculpture depicting the Madonna (missing the sculpture of the Dead Christ). Period: late 15th century Origin: Germany Dimensions: Height 65cm The German word "Vesperbild" literally means Vespers image and evokes the moment when the body of Christ, taken down from the cross