17th Century Wooden Sculpture Depicting Saint James
Wooden sculpture depicting Saint James the Greater.
Saint James was an apostle of Jesus and witnessed with Peter the Transfiguration, the resurrection of Jairus' daughter and the night of Gethsemane. He died as a martyr in 42. His popularity is due to his remains, moved from Jerusalem to Spain, and discovered at the time of Charlemagne which became the destination of great medieval pilgrimages. The "Way of Santiago" is still traveled by millions of pilgrims today and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The sculpture features oxidized mecca gilding and a cross in real pure gold.
Saint James was an apostle of Jesus and witnessed with Peter the Transfiguration, the resurrection of Jairus' daughter and the night of Gethsemane. He died as a martyr in 42. His popularity is due to his remains, moved from Jerusalem to Spain, and discovered at the time of Charlemagne which became the destination of great medieval pilgrimages. The "Way of Santiago" is still traveled by millions of pilgrims today and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The sculpture features oxidized mecca gilding and a cross in real pure gold.
2 200 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Some scratches and chips
Material: Gilted wood
Width: 35 cm
Height: 112 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Reference (ID): 1239464
Availability: In stock
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