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The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne
Saint Anne was the mother of the Virgin Mary. She is not mentioned in the Bible, but the cult of Saint Anne was born in the Eastern Church as early as in the 2nd century. Anne was the most popular female saint in Finland in the 15th century, protecting against the plague, among other things. In folklore, Saint Anne was Annikki, the hostess of the forest, who was called to help with cattle. In the “Virgin and Child with Saint Anne” sculptures, Anne is depicted together with her daughter and the Infant Jesus. This sculpture was made in Uppland in the late 15th century.
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Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, is sitting on a profiled seat, leaning slightly to the right. Mary is standing on Anna’s left side, holding the hem of her dress with her right hand. The Infant Jesus is standing on Anna’s right knee with his legs apart.
