Statuette, Round-bosse Statue – Immaculate Virgin – Goa, Indo-portuguese Colony

Late 18th Century – Early 19th Century Goa – Portuguese India This delicate statue in the round depicts the Immaculate Virgin in a graceful and contemplative posture. With her peaceful face turned towards the sky and her hands clasped in prayer, she embodies purity and humility, central characteristics of Marian representations of this period. Executed in the unique style of Indo-Portuguese sacred art, this work illustrates the perfect balance between European Christian influence and the local craft traditions of Goa, then a Portuguese colony. The flowing folds of the dress, the delicate details of the face and the slender posture reflect great artistic mastery mixed with a deep spirituality. A historical note on Goa during this period: In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Goa was undergoing a period of transition under Portuguese rule. Although Portugal’s maritime and political power was declining in the face of the British Empire, Goa remained a major spiritual and cultural center. Indo-Portuguese sacred art reached its peak, blending European Baroque and Rococo influences with local know-how. Goan artisans, often trained by missionaries, produced works of remarkable finesse, such as this Immaculate Virgin, which embodies both Christian heritage and Indian artistic sensibility. This statue, probably intended for private liturgical or devotional use, also bears witness to Goa's role as a cultural crossroads between East and West, a place where faith and art united to transmit universal messages of piety. Condition: The statue has a beautiful old patina, a testament to its history and authenticity. Some signs of wear, visible on the details, do not affect its stability or beauty. Dimensions: Height: 18.5 cm Shipping: Fast and secure shipping via DHL Express, ensuring that this unique and characterful piece arrives in optimal condition.