The statue that is kept in the church in Pescasseroli is one piece of wood that is hollow in the center to make it light. The wood is from the poplar tree (pioppo) which is not very resistant to humidity and weather changes. Our Lady is in a rigid position on a throne covered by a medium blue dress with white dots and a golden mantle with geometric black designs at the border, holding a globe in her right hand. Baby Jesus has a red tunic with triangular black designs around the neck. He sits on her left knee. Some of the wood due to a fire became carbonized over time. Today the statue has been restored and is more like a medium brown to resemble the original wood. (See above image, "The Black Madonna (La Madonna Nera) in Pescasseroli, Italy")