Madonna and Bernadette Modern Carved Wood Sculpture Val Gardena

SKU: 1703200A00500C

Madonna and Bernadette Modern Carved Wood Sculpture Val Gardena

€39,90

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Fine maple wood

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Protective embrace

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Unique and modern details

Color variations C - Colored maple wood 3G - Maple wood three shades of brown N - Natural maple wood U - Italian Olive Wood

Color variations

Let yourselves be enveloped by the serene spirituality of this extraordinary sculpture depicting the protective embrace between the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Lourdes) and Saint Bernadette Soubirous. A sacred work of art, masterfully carved in the heart of Val Gardena, that blends traditional iconography with a modern and emotional stylistic language.

The composition is characterized by fluid lines and harmonious curves, where the figure of the Madonna gently bows, enveloping Bernadette in a gesture of pure protection. The details are minimal but powerful: the undefined faces convey a universal peace, while the subtle gold leaf applications embellish the contours and the folds of the veils, catching the light with discreet elegance. The finishes, made by hand, use delicate pastel or natural tones, giving the work an ethereal and luminous appearance.

Dolfi's excellence is expressed in the choice of precious materials: for variants C (coloured), 3G (three shades of brown) and N (natural), the sculpture is made of maple wood for sizes up to 56 cm and of precious linden wood for all larger sizes. The exclusive version in Italian olive wood (variant U) is also available, renowned for its unique grain and longevity, guaranteeing a masterpiece of faith destined to last over time.

1) Iconographic and symbolic elements: Madonna, Bernadette.
2) Religious significance: The Madonna represents the Mother of God, a symbol of purity, maternal love, and divine intercession. Bernadette Soubirous is the visionary of the apparitions of Lourdes, a figure of humility and faith, linked to the message of penance and prayer. Their union symbolizes the encounter between the divine and the human, grace, and devotion.

The story of Madonna and Bernadette is intrinsically linked to the Marian apparitions that occurred in Lourdes, France, in 1858. Bernadette Soubirous, a young peasant girl, witnessed eighteen apparitions of the Virgin Mary in a grotto. During these encounters, the Madonna revealed her identity to her, presenting herself as the Immaculate Conception, and asked her to build a chapel and to drink and wash at the spring that miraculously sprang up at the site of the apparitions.
These events marked the beginning of a profound Marian devotion that spread rapidly throughout the world. Lourdes became one of the most important Marian shrines, a destination for millions of pilgrims in search of spiritual and physical healing. The figure of Bernadette, canonized as Saint Bernadette Soubirous, is venerated for her simplicity, her unwavering faith, and her obedience to the Virgin's requests.
The veneration of Madonna and Bernadette symbolizes purity, hope, and the power of faith. The apparitions of Lourdes have strengthened the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception and have offered a message of consolation and an invitation to penance and prayer. Their story continues to inspire millions of people, recalling Mary's loving presence in the lives of believers and the possibility of miracles through faith.

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