A large, ornate religious statue depicting the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus is prominently displayed outdoors in the city of Paiporta, Spain

A large, ornate religious statue depicting the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus is prominently displayed outdoors in the city of Paiporta, Spain. The statue of the Virgin Mary, with dark hair and a serene expression, wears an elaborate gold crown with radiating spikes, large white ornate earrings, and a ruffled white collar. Her garment is extensively adorned with rows of real flowers in dark red, light pink, and white/cream, possibly carnations, arranged in vertical stripes and forming some patterns. Her right hand delicately holds a small green stem. The Infant Jesus, held by Mary, wears a smaller gold crown, an ornate gold robe with embossed patterns, and a white ruffled collar. He holds a golden cross or scepter upright in both hands. The statue is positioned high, suggesting it is on a float or platform. In the background, out of focus, are multi-story residential buildings with light-colored facades, dark-framed windows, and balconies with metal railings. Some balconies feature plants and air conditioning units; a green awning is visible on one lower balcony to the right. The sky is overcast and grey.