Our Lady the Helper
- Author, school, workshop
- Unknown
- Style
- Baroque
- Date
- the second half of the 18th century
- Material and technique
- wood, carved polychrome
- Location
- She Sacristy of the Minor Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Krzeszów, Lower Silesia
- Description
- Baroque sculpture refers to the presentation of the Mother of God as Mary of Mercy. This idea of the Western art appeared in Gothic around 13th century, it was promoted primarily by the Cistercian and Dominican orders. Mary gives her mercy to people from various backgrounds.
