Wooden Christ - Corpus Christi - 16th Century - Haute Epoque 16 Crucifix Religion Sculpture

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Wooden Christ, 16th century

This Christ shows a very straight posture with little bent legs and feet rotating inside. Rib cage is outlined in a pronounced way with a semi-circle costal margin made in strong relief, and ribs carved in deep ridges. Face depicts a dead Christ with almond shaped closed eyes. The head is slightly resting to the right over the bust, wearing a short beard and hair falling to the back, except for a big lock flapping to the right. Perizonium is made of a cloth animated by thick vertical pleats kept by a rope double coiled around the waist.

A false nails is put on the feet. Head wears a twisted crown that seems to be an later addition or replacement.

Good overall condition, remains of gilded painting. A crack in the lenght of the body, of no consequence on global sturdiness. Little lacks of wood on right foot. An iron nail on the back of the feet.

Height: 40,5 cm
Width: 12,5 cm