Relief, Bas relief sculpture - 99 cm - Wood - 1970

Magnificent and large hand-carved wooden bas-relief, enhanced with beautiful polychromy and gilded finishes. This piece of artisanal craftsmanship represents a historical or religious scene inspired by medieval times. Several finely detailed figures can be discerned: in the foreground, a king or noble kneeling before an open book, a war chief or a knight firmly holding his sword, and in the background, a bishop (recognizable by his mitre and crozier) surrounded by guards and bearers of banners, all set against the architecture of a fortress or abbey. The sculptural work offers a nice depth (6 cm thick) that gives a lot of relief and presence to the scene. The integrated dark frame beautifully enhances the warm colors and gilded details of the piece.