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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.