Crucifix - Wood - 17th century - Corpus Christi - 17th

Corpus Christi in carved boxwood –, 17th century Circle of Alonso Berruguete or Juan Martínez Montañés.Description :Splendid and rare Corpus Christi carved in boxwood, carved in the round, a masterful testimony of the fervor and technical virtuosity of Spanish religious sculpture of the 16th century (Mannerist Period / Early Golden Century). The work is distinguished by its great expressive power, characteristic of late Renaissance Spanish religious sculpture: face marked by suffering, half-closed eyes, mouth slightly open, nervous anatomy with protruding ribs and a strongly modeled abdomen. The treatment of the hair and beard, deeply carved into wavy and curled strands, is particularly remarkable. The loincloth, tied at the hip, presents an animated drapery with deeply incised folds. Through its expressiveness, the elongation of the body and the vigor of the sculpture, this Christ aligns with the Spanish Mannerist tradition developed in the 16th century, in the wake of Alonso Berruguete and his circle. Condition: beautiful old patina. Arms missing at the shoulders, with visible mortises for assembly. Old cracks and age-related wood damage, notably on the torso and loincloth. Presented on a modern black metal base. Fine piece of High Epoche, with a particularly strong sculptural presence. Photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. Please examine them carefully before any commitment. The object will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery. Happy bidding

Estimate:£839.5

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