Imad-Madonna, Medieval sculpture in Paderborn, Germany
The Imad-Madonna is a 112-centimeter-tall sculpture created in the Ottonian style, depicting the Virgin Mary with child in a throne-like arrangement.
This religious sculpture, dating from 1050, represents a period when Paderborn held substantial ecclesiastical importance during the early medieval German empire.
The sculpture demonstrates the medieval German approach to religious art, reflecting the deep connection between faith and artistic expression in the region.
The Imad-Madonna is displayed at the Diözesanmuseum Paderborn, which maintains regular visiting hours and provides educational materials about medieval sculptures.
The sculpture incorporates specific design elements from the Romanesque period, including simplified forms and particular gestures characteristic of 11th-century German craftsmanship.
Location: Paderborn
Inception: 11 century
Height: 112 cm
GPS coordinates: 51.71850,8.75514
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:11
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