Attributed to Bernardo Legarda (Quito, c. 1770 - 1773)

Attributed to Bernardo Legarda (Quito, c. 1770 - 1773)
“Ecce Homo”
Polychromed lead sculpture. Marvellous example of baroque sculpture from Quito. The sculptor has depicted a humanised Christ, with a serene expression, full of spirituality. The mastery of the sculptor can be perceived clearly in the definition of the body, in which the musculature of the back, arms and legs as well as the refined polychroming technique on the carnations are outstanding. With beautiful, delicate and lengthened features, the face, which is almost feminine, is framed by long locks of hair which fall down the back, conveying a feeling of great spirituality and devotion.
Bernardo Legada was an enormously talented sculptor and painter and stands out as one of the most important artists in Viceroy Ecuador. Like other indigenous artists, he dedicated himself solely to sacred imagery. Some of his most important work includes the main altarpiece in the Basilica de la Merced in Quito and the altarpiece at the Jesuit Church of the Society of Jesus in Quito.
Height 42 cm.