Keywords: Flemish - Virgin of the Immaculate Conception - Walters 71402 (2).jpg The Virgin as the Immaculata conceived in immaculate purity stands on the globe of the world originally supported by cherubs in triumph over sin Revelation 12 represented by the serpent that tempted Eve with a forbidden apple The archdukes were devoted to the Immaculata In celebration of Albert's military victories over Dutch forces and the truce of 1609 they built a chapel to her The subtly flowing voluminous drapery and sweetly sensitive face are characteristic of ivory carving in Liège in the independent Bishopric of Liège within the Southern Netherlands between 1680 1710 ivory cm 20 9 accession number 71 402 2795 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Ivory The Sumptuous Art The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1983-1984 place of origin Liège Belgium <gallery> File Flemish - Virgin of the Immaculate Conception - Walters 71402 jpg </gallery> Walters Art Museum license Baroque sculpture in the Walters Art Museum Flemish religious art in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |