Anna Selbdritt Statue

The sculpture of St. Anne with the Virgin Mary and Christ Child on her lap reflect the preoccupation of the medieval artist with the humanity of Jesus. This type of figure, known as Anna-Selbdritt, was popular in Europe, especially Germany, in the 1500’s. This Selbdrittbilder is from Salzburg. The advanced treatment of the carefully draped folds reveals an understanding of anatomy beneath the garments.