Escuela europea - Sculpture, Antiguo Cristo. Ca. 1550-1600 - 65 cm - Wood
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A Central European 16th-century carved and polychromed wooden sculpture of Christ crucified, in a Late Renaissance style with Gothic echoes.
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CRUCIFIED CHRIST – POLYCHROMED WOOD SCULPTURE – 16TH CENTURY
Central Europe, 16th century
Provenance: Central Europe
Region: Central Europe
Period: 16th century
Material: Carved and polychromed wood
Style: Late Renaissance, with Gothic reminiscences
Dimensions: 65 × 15 × 12 cm
Antique Central European religious sculpture from the 16th century depicting Christ crucified, made of carved and polychromed wood.
The figure features the head tilted over the right shoulder, with a serene yet painful expression, eyes closed, carefully worked beard, and long wavy hair.
The anatomical treatment of the torso stands out as stylized, as well as the arrangement of the crossed legs and the cinched belt of purity tied at the waist, which retains traces of its old reddish polychromy.
The sculpture retains notable expressiveness, characteristic of the transition between late Gothic tradition and the new Renaissance sculptural models of Central Europe.
Condition: Fragmentary piece, with absence of both arms and losses in the lower extremities. Retains traces of old polychromy, wear, cracks, and small losses of material typical of its age. Presents an attractive historical appearance and a pronounced patina of its era.
An evocative devotional sculpture from the 16th century which, despite its fragmentary state, preserves great expressive power and significant artistic and decorative interest.
CRUCIFIED CHRIST – POLYCHROMED WOOD SCULPTURE – 16TH CENTURY
Central Europe, 16th century
Provenance: Central Europe
Region: Central Europe
Period: 16th century
Material: Carved and polychromed wood
Style: Late Renaissance, with Gothic reminiscences
Dimensions: 65 × 15 × 12 cm
Antique Central European religious sculpture from the 16th century depicting Christ crucified, made of carved and polychromed wood.
The figure features the head tilted over the right shoulder, with a serene yet painful expression, eyes closed, carefully worked beard, and long wavy hair.
The anatomical treatment of the torso stands out as stylized, as well as the arrangement of the crossed legs and the cinched belt of purity tied at the waist, which retains traces of its old reddish polychromy.
The sculpture retains notable expressiveness, characteristic of the transition between late Gothic tradition and the new Renaissance sculptural models of Central Europe.
Condition: Fragmentary piece, with absence of both arms and losses in the lower extremities. Retains traces of old polychromy, wear, cracks, and small losses of material typical of its age. Presents an attractive historical appearance and a pronounced patina of its era.
An evocative devotional sculpture from the 16th century which, despite its fragmentary state, preserves great expressive power and significant artistic and decorative interest.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Escuela europea
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Antiguo Cristo. Ca. 1550-1600
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Fair condition
Height
65 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
12 cm
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