Madonna of the World Sculpted in Wood Sacred Art of Val Gardena

Madonna of the World captures a quiet, maternal embrace between Mary and the sleeping or serene Child Jesus. The Virgin’s semi-closed eyes and gently inclined face convey contemplative peace while she supports the Child on her arm.

Carved by master artisans of Val Gardena, the statue shows meticulous drapery: a dark blue‑grey mantle contrasting an intense orange‑red tunic, with light and shadow giving clear volume. Hand‑painted details — realistic hands and the Child’s blonde hair — are finished in either matt or satin to enhance the wood texture.

The Madonna stands on a dark spherical base punctuated with luminous golden‑yellow points, suggesting a starry sky and her role as Queen of Heaven. The 50 cm size is carved in maple (variants C and 3G); all sizes from 60 cm upward are in linden wood, chosen for stability and fine pictorial rendering.