Wooden relief, Education of the Virgin, 17th century
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17th century Education of the Virgin Wooden relief, 77 x 48 cm - frame, 90 x 61 cm The subject of Mary's education is very rare in the world of art. This particular Marian iconography is inspired by the apocryphal writings, in particular by the Protoevangelium of James and the Gospel of the Pseudo Matthew, rich in fairy tale anecdotes. Maria spent her very early childhood in Jerusalem, in the home of her parents Anna and Joachim. The little girl was admired by the entire people of Israel: she spent most of her time praying and embroidering fabrics. At the age of three she was already walking with a sure-footed step and speaking like an adult. Her mother Anna also taught her to read