Details
Description
Fine Memento Mori style 18th-century European altar crucifix, a beautifully preserved piece of German Baroque religious art featuring classical Catholic …
Read more
Fine Memento Mori style 18th-century European altar crucifix, a beautifully preserved piece of German Baroque religious art featuring classical Catholic iconographic elements.
The deep, reddish-brown wood patina and the specific architectural styling of the base strongly point toward an 18th-century Continental European origin, most likely French, Flemish, or South German.
Material: Based on its fine grain and rich, dark hue, it is likely carved from a dense fruitwood like St. Lucie cherry (popular in 18th-century French regional carvings), walnut, or possibly an ebonized wood paired with a tortoiseshell-style stain finish.
The Corpus: The figure of Christ is realistically carved in the Baroque tradition, emphasizing anatomical detail, tightly wound drapery (perizonium), and a dramatic upstretched position of the arms.
The cross stands on a multi-tiered pedestal base designed to mimic a miniature temple tabernacle or altar table, flanked by two supporting columns.
Memento Mori (The Skull & Crossbones): Directly at the foot of the cross sits a carved skull and crossed leg bones on a rounded mount. This represents Golgotha (literally translating to "Place of the Skull"), the biblical site of the crucifixion. In Catholic tradition, this also symbolizes the skull of Adam, signifying Christ’s triumph over original sin and mortality.
its in remarkable condition, stands about 27 in tall.
See less
- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 6ʺD × 27ʺH
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Condition Good Condition less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Richard Ginori Models and Figurines
- Kjell Engman Models and Figurines
- Acrylic Paint Models and Figurines
- Egyptian Models and Figurines
- 22K Gold Models and Figurines
- Enesco, Apparence Models and Figurines
- Deruta Models and Figurines
- Otagiri Company Models and Figurines
- Mario Buatta Models and Figurines
- Villeroy and Boch Models and Figurines
- Bright Pink Models and Figurines
- Ralph Lauren Models and Figurines
- Rose Quartz Models and Figurines
- Tony Duquette Models and Figurines
- Serpentine Models and Figurines
- Ardalt Models and Figurines
- Lava Models and Figurines
- Vienna Secession Models and Figurines
- Brass Models and Figurines
- Bird Figurines
- Ceramic Cats
- Dog Figurines
- Staffordshire Dog Figurines
- Elephant Figurines
- Jade Models and Figurines