An early sculpture of a body of Christ, Flanders or
The oak fully sculptured and painted in a white pigment. Four-nail type sculpture. The head turned to the right and slightly lowered, accurately crafted with fine coiffure, the beginning of a beard and pronounced crown of thorns. The muscular body depicted with wounds. The arms were mounted on the sides and have been lost. The narrow loincloth rendered in cords, open on the right-hand side. The legs and feet also muscular and anatomically correct. Several shrinkage cracks, partially restored. Substantial damage due to age. Probably re-painted. Height 101 cm.
Condition: II - III
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The oak fully sculptured and painted in a white pigment. Four-nail type sculpture. The head turned to the right and slightly lowered, accurately crafted with fine coiffure, the beginning of a beard and pronounced crown of thorns. The muscular body depicted with wounds. The arms were mounted on the sides and have been lost. The narrow loincloth rendered in cords, open on the right-hand side. The legs and feet also muscular and anatomically correct. Several shrinkage cracks, partially restored. Substantial damage due to age. Probably re-painted. Height 101 cm.
Condition: II - III