Large black Madonna Carved and stuccoed wood, polychrome and gold highlights. Campaniform. The Virgin is covered, with the Child Jesus, in a large blue cloak, from which only their crowned heads protrude. The Child Jesus wears a cross as a pendant and the Virgin's neck is embellished with large projecting elements (the trimmings on her heavy cloak imitate jewellery). Le Puy-en-Velay region, late 17th century - early 18th century H. 66 cm Open crack, polychrome restorations, the dove of the Holy Spirit on the crown is missing, the knot in the wood has been filled in. Attached is a duplicate certificate of appraisal by Alain Chesne dated 5 March 2001.