Oak Virgin and Child on a Crescent Moon. Bourgogne, early 16th century.

An oak sculpture of the Virgin and Child on a Crescent Moon.

Bourgogne, early 16th century.

Measures 60cm high.

The image of the Virgin on a crescent moon reflects the vision of Saint John (Apocalypse 12:1): “a woman clothed in the sun, and the moon was under her feet.”