Polychrome Wood Carving of Pope Borgia, 1600s

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Polychrome Wood Carving of Pope Borgia, Spanish School, 17th Century Carved and polychrome wood sculpture representing Pope Borgia (Alexander VI, … Read more Polychrome Wood Carving of Pope Borgia, Spanish School, 17th Century Carved and polychrome wood sculpture representing Pope Borgia (Alexander VI, 1492–1503), made in the Spanish school of the 17th century. The carving, approximately 50 cm tall, shows the pontiff wearing an alb, cope, and papal mitre, in the act of blessing. The work retains some of its original polychromy in shades of red, gold, and black, with wear consistent with its age, which reinforces its authenticity and patina. It is a very rare piece, as representations of specific popes are infrequent in Spanish devotional imagery, which increases its historical and collector interest. Height 60 cm, width 18 cm, 68 cm with base See less