Madonna of Bruges Statue by Michelangelo – Mother and Child Replica
Madonna of Bruges Statue by Michelangelo – Mother and Child Replica
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A Quiet, Reflective Mother and Child Sculpture from the High Renaissance
This Madonna of Bruges statue brings Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece into a manageable, nine inch decorative format. The mother and child figurine captures Mary’s calm presence and the quiet movement of the standing Christ Child. Subtle grey veining in the resin suggests real marble without the weight or fragility of stone. Display this Renaissance art replica on a mantel, side table, or altar shelf at home. It brings a touch of Italian High Renaissance sculpture into everyday spaces with gentle, devotional focus.
- Measures 9 in H x 4.25 in W x 3.5 in D. Weighs 3 lbs.
- Material: Resin with white finish and subtle grey veining to evoke carved marble.
- Includes descriptive information card in multiple languages.
- Part of the highly collectible Parastone Museum Collection.
- Product number: MIC03, Madonna of Bruges statue reproduction.
Madonna of Bruges and the Language of Mother and Child
Artists have repeated the image of Mary with the Christ Child across centuries of Christian art. Viewers quickly recognize this visual language, especially when the baby rests on Mary’s lap or close to her body. The Madonna from Bruges statue belongs to that tradition yet also feels slightly different and more thoughtful. Here, the child twists away and seems ready to step toward the viewer and the wider world. Mary looks down and away, suggesting quiet awareness of his future rather than simple maternal affection. This mother and child figurine echoes many altarpiece images, yet Michelangelo shifts the pose toward subtle drama. Pair it with other sacred sculptures from our statues collection or with icons from our Byzantine Icons collection for a fuller devotional display.
Michelangelo’s Sculpture Style in a Compact Replica
Michelangelo was already famous for carving David when he created the original Madonna and Child in Bruges. His sculptures often combine powerful anatomy with deep feeling, even in quiet or seated figures. This Madonna and Child statue reflects that approach in the gentle turn of the child’s body and robe folds. Mary’s face recalls the youthful Virgin in the Pietà, with smooth planes and an inward focused expression. The Renaissance art replica here keeps those key lines while simplifying details for a smaller decorative scale. It makes Michelangelo sculpture more accessible to homes, classrooms, and parish offices. For fans of Italian Renaissance masters, this piece pairs well with other works in our statues collection and art history titles from our books collection.
From Florence to Bruges and Through War
The original marble was likely first intended for an Italian cathedral commission around the early sixteenth century. Instead, a wealthy Bruges textile family acquired it, bringing Italian Renaissance sculpture to a northern European city. The work now stands in the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, where visitors still pause before its quiet presence. The sculpture left Belgium twice during wartime, including a dramatic rescue from a salt mine by the Monuments Men after World War Two. This Madonna of Bruges statue lets collectors reflect on that long journey without leaving their own living room. It brings together themes of devotion, patronage, and the survival of art through conflict and upheaval.
A Meaningful Gift for Faith and Art Lovers
This Madonna Mary of Bruges statue makes a thoughtful gift for Catholics, art students, or anyone who loves Renaissance sculpture. It suits church staff, catechists, and teachers who want a quiet focus piece in a classroom or office. The mother and child figurine also works well for baptisms, confirmations, and Christmas celebrations. Pair it with a book on Michelangelo from our art and history book collection to create a complete learning gift. It also complements silver or gold cross pendants and saint medals from our museum jewelry collection for a more personal devotional set.
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