Polychrome Christ On The Cross - Late 17th - Early 18th Century - Italy Or Spain

Large polychrome Christ on the Cross, antique wooden sculpture Spain or southern Italy Late 17th - early 18th century

Touching representation of the crucified Christ, in the Baroque style, carved in wood and retaining its original polychromy, partially chipped.

Description

Christ, with his head bowed and eyes closed, expresses great gentleness mixed with suffering. His wavy hair is carefully treated, and the perizonium tied on the hip, painted in light blue, has deep stylized folds typical of the 17th-18th century.
The body is very expressive, marked with stigmata and red blood drips still visible, with numerous wood-boring holes attesting to the age of the piece.
The arms are missing, which is not uncommon for sculptures from this period that have been removed from their original cross. The quality of the modeling, the crossed position of the legs and the anatomical realism indicate a popular but careful workshop work, probably from Spain or southern Italy.

Dimensions

Height 75 cm x Width 17 cm x 12 cm depth

Condition:

Beautiful original patina with noble wear and traces of time which underline the authenticity and the old character of the piece; presence of old inactive xylophages and small lacks (arms) without harming the expressive force of the whole.

Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information or request for additional photos concerning the objects offered for sale.