"Large 17th Century Gilded Wooden Statue Representing The Roman Soldier Longinus"
Large gilded and polychrome wooden sculpture representing the Roman soldier who gave the final thrust of the lance to Christ at the foot of the cross. Called Longinus (spear in Latin) since then, he was sanctified after his redemption. From an Italian chapel near Florence, used condition (missing right hand, left forearm, pieces of helmet and base) Height 181 cm Late 17th-early 18th century