Black Madonna de la Sarte Virgin Mary Notre Dame Resin Polychrome Rare

Black Madonna de la Sarte Virgin Mary Holy Mother Resin Polychrome Rare Stunning vintage Statuette of this rare black Madonna de la Sarte. This is the history of the black Madonna : In her own church Église Notre-Dame de la Sarte on her mountain overlooking Huy, Plaine de la Sarte 84 (about 2.5 km from the center of town), The original chapel of Notre-Dame-de-la-Sarte was destroyed in the 16th century, during the Wars of Religion. So there stood the Black Madonna, disfigured in the ruins. In the summer of 1621, with the town still occupied by Dutch Protestant troops, a local woman by the name of Anne Hardy was passing the ruined chapel on her way home from collecting fire wood. Looking at the statue, she decided to give her a better home. She hid the Black Madonna among her firewood and meant to carry her off, but to her surprise, she could not lift the bundle at all, even when she asked two passers-by to help her. The three realized that the Madonna was refusing to leave her sanctuary and so they returned her to her niche. For this purpose the miraculous statue allowed herself to be picked up with ease. The news of this supernatural event immediately drew crowds of pilgrims. Three sworn affidavits were obtained from witnesses. Soon the chapel was rebuilt and Heaven granted more miracles. The church could not hold the crowds of pilgrims and so a bigger church was built from 1624 to 1628. This gorgeous little statuette is 7.28 inch (18.5 cm) high and the base is 4.92" x 2.76" (12.5 cm x 7 cm), statuette in overall very good condition, (for all details please see pictures, the pictures are part of the description) ask any question if needed also about combined shipping prices. Insurance is automatically included in the shipping price. Enjoy our shop! 282219640140 (okt6788)