Polychrome Wooden Baby Jesus, Naples

A delicate sculpture depicting the Infant Jesus standing, captured in the gesture of blessing with his right hand raised, in accordance with devotional iconographic tradition.

This finely carved and polychromed wooden work is characterized by a gentle and natural expressiveness. The face, with its lively eyes and intense gaze, fully captures the sensibility of Neapolitan craftsmanship.

The anatomical rendering is soft and realistic, with particular attention to the details of the hands and the child’s body. Traces of the original polychromy are visible across the entire surface, attesting to its authenticity and history.

A typical Neapolitan piece, intended for private devotion or for high-quality Nativity scenes.

Height: 52 cm (without base)

Origin: Naples

Period: 19th century

Condition: good, with signs of age and wear on the polychromy