Our Lady of the Snows
Identifier
DZIELO/08805
Category
Picture
Amount
1
Detailed dimensions
Height without frame –
120 cm
Width without frame –
60 cm
Catalogue note author
Agata Felczyńska
Abstract
The image of the Mother of God in the parish church in Tenczyn was placed in the side altar. It is worshipped, decorated with crowns and robes made of repousséd sheeting. Iconographically, it is modelled on the popular image of the Roman prototype - the miraculous image of Our Lady of the Snows, called Salus Populi Romani from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. This image is strongly associated with the rosary service; in the Polish Commonwealth represented by numerous copies, some brought directly from Rome. Unfortunately, the origin and authorship of the painting in Tenczyn are unknown.
Similar works
How to cite?
Agata Felczyńska, "Our Lady of the Snows", [in:] "The Sacred Lesser Poland Heritage", 2024, source: https://sdm.upjp2.edu.pl/en/works/our-lady-of-the-snows-3