Brussels:
The Black Dear Lady
(De Zwerte Lieve Vrouw)
In the church St. Catherine (open daily 7-7), Place St. Catherine, downtown Brussels. 15th century, 100 cm, light stone painted black.
photos: Ella Rozett
| In 1744 sailors threw this statue into the river Senne,
but instead of sinking to the bottom it was later found floating on
a piece of turf, fished out, and venerated in Brussels.
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