Carved Wooden Christ On The Cross

Italy, 17th centuryWooden sculpture depicting Christ on the Cross, carved fully in the round and distinguished by strong expressive intensity. The face, with half-closed eyes and deeply sorrowful features, conveys profound emotional tension, while the elongated and carefully proportioned body reflects a controlled naturalism.The perizonium, carved with broad and flowing folds, contributes to the overall compositional balance. The arms, conceived for the original mounting on the cross, are carved separately and opened in a gesture of pronounced dramatic power. The surface retains a consistent aged patina, with wear in keeping with the period and the devotional function of the sculpture.A work of significant historical and artistic interest, representative of Italian sacred sculpture of the 17th century.Material: carved woodTechnique: sculpture in the roundPeriod: 17th centuryOrigin: ItalyCondition: good, with wear and minor losses consistent with ageDimensions:Height: 108 cmWidth: 60 cm