Saint mary from malbork castle, The monumental 8-metre figure of Madonna with Baby Jesus was the largest medieval sculpture in Europe. The figure was made in 1340, when the order chapel was expanded and turned into a Holy Virgin Mary Church. The figure was made of synthetic gypsum, originally with polychrome decorations and gold plating, 40 years later coated with gold and coloured glass mosaic.For over 600 years Madonna served as the symbol of the castle and the town......
made as a part for a castle asset
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