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Collections

Luisa Roldán (called La Roldana)
The Education of the Virgin1680s

On view:
Geffen Galleries, The Iberian World: From Spain to Spanish America
Polychrome wood sculpture of a seated woman on a gilded throne holding an open book, with a small kneeling child leaning in to read beside her
Polychromed wood sculpture, rear view of a seated figure on a high-backed throne with an arched top and gilt finials; blue drapery visible at right, paint surface heavily worn with exposed red ground layer at base.
Polychrome wood sculpture, detail of two figures leaning over an open book with gilt-edged pages and visible Latin script; painted in deep red, blue-gray, and green drapery with finely carved hands pointing to the text.
Polychrome wood sculpture of a seated adult woman in a green veil and crimson robe, gesturing toward an open gilded book held before a young girl with downcast eyes; a small cherub figure and gilded carved throne visible behind, with fine painted detail and visible cracking throughout.
Close-up of a polychrome wood sculpture, female face with downcast gaze, pale flesh tones and a pale blue veil, crackled paint surface with fine age lines, gilded elements visible in background.
Polychrome wood sculpture, close-up detail of a gilded throne or chair with carved acanthus molding, flanked by figures in rose-pink and blue drapery, with visible paint wear revealing underlying wood.
Polychrome wood sculpture of a seated woman in profile, draped in green and cream robes, on an elaborately carved gilt throne with scrollwork and acanthus leaf details; a small figure appears in relief on the throne back.
Close-up detail of a polychrome wood sculpture showing layered drapery folds in cream and green tones with gilt rope-like border trim; paint surface shows age cracking and wear.
Polychrome wood sculpture, upper portion of a female figure in blue and green robes with gold trim, leaning forward with both hands resting on an open book bearing partially legible Latin script; crackled paint surface visible throughout.
Artist or Maker
Luisa Roldán (called La Roldana)
Spain, 1652-1706
Title
The Education of the Virgin
Date Made
1680s
Medium
Polychromed wood
Dimensions
29 15/16 × 24 13/16 × 16 15/16 in. (76 × 63 × 43 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the 2019 Collectors Committee with additional funds from Linda Borick and Bill Davidson on behalf of the Louis L. Borick Foundation
Accession Number
M.2019.235
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture
Selected Bibliography
  • The Mystery of Faith. London: Matthiesen Fine Art, Ltd., 2009.
  • Katzew, Ilona, ed. Archive of the World: Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800: Highlights from LACMA’s Collection. Exh. Cat. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; New York: DelMonico Books/D.A.P., 2022.
  • Making Her Mark: a History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800. Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario, 2023.