The Virgin of Africa, patroness of Ceuta, is a Gothic-style Pietà sculpture from the 14th–15th century. Seated on a throne, the Virgin holds the lifeless body of Christ across her lap. Her expression is solemn and tender, with elongated features and a serene, sorrowful gaze. Christ's body shows realistic signs of death, with closed eyes and rigid posture. The Virgin wears heavy robes with angular folds, while Christ is nearly nude, covered only by a loincloth. The wooden sculpture is polychromed and once crowned, often adorned with rich garments during processions. It symbolizes sorrow, maternal love, and devotion, and is venerated as Ceuta's protector.
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The Virgin of Africa, patroness of Ceuta, is a Gothic-style Pietà sculpture from the 14th–15th century. Seated on a throne, the Virgin holds the lifeless body of Christ across her lap. Her expression is solemn and tender, with elongated features and a serene, sorrowful gaze. Christ's body shows realistic signs of death, with closed eyes and rigid posture. The Virgin wears heavy robes with angular folds, while Christ is nearly nude, covered only by a loincloth. The wooden sculpture is polychromed and once crowned, often adorned with rich garments during processions. It symbolizes sorrow, maternal love, and devotion, and is venerated as Ceuta's protector.
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