55 - "Virgin and Child in Majesty," known as "Sedes Sapientiae," carved in the round from limestone, with traces of polychromy. Seated, the crowned Virgin holds the Child on her lap, enveloping him with her hands (now missing) in a protective gesture; the Child, whose head is also crowned, gives a blessing with his right hand.

"Virgin and Child in Majesty," known as "Sedes Sapientiae," carved in the round from limestone, with traces of polychromy. Seated, the crowned Virgin holds the Child on her lap, enveloping him with her hands (now missing) in a protective gesture; the Child, whose head is also crowned, gives a blessing with his right hand. Spain, Catalonia, second half of the 12th century H. 36 cm (some damage and erosion) On a red velvet backing, with a hook for mounting on the back. This sculpture can be compared to the Virgin of Montserrat, considered the patroness of Catalonia, with whom it shares several stylistic details, such as the crown with rounded notches, the veil covering the upper shoulders with tubular pleats, and the V-necklines of the tunics. Source consulted: R. Laurentin and R. Oursel, *Romanesque Virgins: Seated Virgins*, Zodiaque, 1988, pp. 41–43