Black Virgin Carved, stuccoed and polychrome wood with a black background. The mantle covering the Virgin and Child Jesus is beautifully pleated and decorated with delicately carved trimmings in light relief. The mantle reveals the Virgin's feet. Hanging ring on the back. Le Puy-en-Velay region, 18th century H. 35 cm Restorations, cracks, numerous traces of hanging on the back.