Black Virgin Polychrome carved wood with highlights of gilding, Campaniform. The Virgin and Child are each covered in a long navy blue cloak, with pleats for the Virgin's cloak. Crowned heads for both figures, a cross around the neck of the Infant Jesus and beautiful trimmings imitating jewels on the Virgin's cloak. Puy-en-Velay region, early 19th century H. 44.5 cm Child Jesus removed, feet missing, pitting