Spanish Baroque Carved Polychrome Crucifix, 1600s

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A finely carved Spanish Baroque crucifix dating from the late 17th to early 18th century, featuring a sensitively modelled figure … Read more A finely carved Spanish Baroque crucifix dating from the late 17th to early 18th century, featuring a sensitively modelled figure of Christ in carved and polychromed wood. The corpus displays an elegant, restrained naturalism characteristic of Spanish devotional sculpture of the period. Christ is depicted with elongated proportions, finely carved anatomy, and a serene expression, his head gently inclined in contemplation. Traces of the original polychromy remain throughout the figure, displaying the rich surface acquired over centuries of devotional use. The wooden cross shows significant age-related wear and is believed to have been replaced or substantially altered at a later date. The stepped base has also undergone restoration, while the carved corpus itself retains its historic character and visual integrity. An evocative devotional object with strong decorative presence, equally suited to a private collection of religious art or as a statement piece in a traditional or contemporary interior. Dimensions: Overall: 80 cm high × 42 cm wide × 29 cm deep. Corpus: 39 cm high × 30 cm wide × 10 cm deep. The corpus retains its original historic character with expected wear, losses to the polychromy and surface abrasion consistent with over 250 years of age. 4900Please examine the accompanying photographs carefully, as they accurately reflect the sculpture's present condition and form an integral part of this . See less