escuela europea - Sculpture, Antigua talla de "San Nicolás". Ca. 1480-1500 - 40 cm - Wood
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Late Gothic carved wooden sculpture of Saint Nicholas of Bari with the three children, dating to circa 1480–1500.
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Saint Nicholas of Bari with the Three Children – Late Gothic Sculpture
Late 15th century
Provenance: Central Europe
Region: Possibly Germany
Period: Late 15th century, ca. 1480–1500
Material: Carved wood
Style: Late Gothic
Dimensions: 40 × 13 × 8 cm
An interesting religious sculpture of late Gothic tradition depicting Saint Nicholas of Bari accompanied by the three children, one of the most characteristic iconographies of the saint during the Middle Ages.
The figure appears robed in episcopal attire and mitre, with a solemn-expression face, deep eyes and a carefully carved beard.
At the bottom it retains remnants of the depiction of the three children, linked to the medieval legend according to which Saint Nicholas miraculously restored them to life.
The sculpture presents an archaizing carving, with schematic forms and a pronounced frontal stance, characteristics of Central European Gothic imagery.
Conservation status: Fragmentary piece, with significant wood loss, old galleries of xylophagous insects and generalized wear. The wood has been consolidated and mounted on a light-colored stone base added later.
An evocative specimen of medieval religious imagery, whose fragmentary state preserves the character and expressive power of the original carving.
Saint Nicholas of Bari with the Three Children – Late Gothic Sculpture
Late 15th century
Provenance: Central Europe
Region: Possibly Germany
Period: Late 15th century, ca. 1480–1500
Material: Carved wood
Style: Late Gothic
Dimensions: 40 × 13 × 8 cm
An interesting religious sculpture of late Gothic tradition depicting Saint Nicholas of Bari accompanied by the three children, one of the most characteristic iconographies of the saint during the Middle Ages.
The figure appears robed in episcopal attire and mitre, with a solemn-expression face, deep eyes and a carefully carved beard.
At the bottom it retains remnants of the depiction of the three children, linked to the medieval legend according to which Saint Nicholas miraculously restored them to life.
The sculpture presents an archaizing carving, with schematic forms and a pronounced frontal stance, characteristics of Central European Gothic imagery.
Conservation status: Fragmentary piece, with significant wood loss, old galleries of xylophagous insects and generalized wear. The wood has been consolidated and mounted on a light-colored stone base added later.
An evocative specimen of medieval religious imagery, whose fragmentary state preserves the character and expressive power of the original carving.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
escuela europea
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Antigua talla de "San Nicolás". Ca. 1480-1500
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Fair condition
Height
40 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
8 cm
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