St Anne with the Virgin and Child; 1500-1550 German School; The theme of three generations of the Holy Family; grandmother; mother and child; was popular in Northern Europe and especially Germany in the 15th and 16th century. Christ is depicted as a plump young child with his hand raised in blessing. The pomegranate held by the child and the Virgin is a Christian symbol of the Resurrection; due to its classical association with Proserpine; the daughter of the corn goddess Ceres; who returned each spring to regenerate the earth. It also has associations with the Virgin's chastity.; Wood; Sculpture; Religion; Saint; Religion; Virgin Mary; Carved