Antique Wooden Sculpture Depicting Saint Barbara

This wooden sculpture depicts Saint Barbara, a martyr widely venerated in the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
Identification of the Saint
The main identifying feature is the tower held in her left hand. In Christian hagiography, Saint Barbara was locked in a tower by her father to protect her from suitors; she had a third window opened to symbolize the Trinity.
Stylistic Characteristics
The statue features typical elements of Gothic sculpture:
Posture: The slight arching of the body in an "S" (contrapposto) is characteristic of the period.
Drapery: The robes feature deep, angular folds that give volume and movement to the figure.
Crown: The presence of the crown suggests her status as a "queen" among the martyrs or a noble origin, as often depicted in art of the period.
Similar works in lime wood often date to the 15th or 16th centuries, produced by French, German, or Central European schools.
This sculpture likely dates back to the 19th century Neo-Gothic period.
H. 70 cm - W. 27 cm - D. 18 cm