Virgin of Bethlehem
sculpture by Mena
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The "Virgin of Bethlehem" was a sculpture created by the Spanish artist Pedro de Mena. Mena was a sculptor of polychromed wood, known for his late Baroque style. He was a student of his father and also worked under Alonso Cano. The "Virgin of Bethlehem" was housed in the Church of Santo Domingo in Málaga, Spain, and was unfortunately destroyed in riots in 1931. It was noted for combining dignity with playfulness and grace, characteristic of Andalusian art.1
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