Maria Apocalyptica

Mattheus van Beveren, c. 1680 - c. 1690

The Virgin is represented as the Woman of the Apocalypse from the New Testament Book of Revelation. Standing on the crescent moon (the Jewish synagogue), she personifies the Christian Church. With the exception of the globe and the tips of the moon, this imposing figure has been carved from a single large piece of elephant tusk.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-1962-5
  • Dimensionsheight 63.5 cm, height 58 cm x width 20 cm x depth 17 cm
  • Physical characteristicsivory