Anonymous Nun pointing to her vulva, Saint-Radegonde Abbey Church Approx. 13th century Pointiers, France |
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In contrast to the before mentioned figures which are pointing to the vulva, the face of this female figure is very human. While the hair is partly visible, the rest is hidden behind a veil. The garment is draped on the side of the body, the legs are bent and the toes are visible. Invitingly, the nun presents her abundant breasts and her sexual organ; she pulls apart the pudental cleft with her fingers. The vulva is oval and inside of it the clitoris is recognizable. This makes it one of the most detailed representations of the female organ in the Middle Ages. (Translation: C. Wilhelm)
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