Bourgault sculpted a pregnant Virgin whose natural and realistic appearance is a homage to motherhood. Far from being shocking, Marie de l'Avent (Mary of the Advent) invites reverence and touches the heart. This extremely original sculptural work adds a new dimension to the crèche de Saint Jean Port Joli which sees itself as "a creation in movement, a re-created Birth".

 

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