Magnificent finely carved boxwood Christ, 18th century -
Intact.
This is a Corpus Domini (figure of the crucified Christ) carved in boxwood, a collector's item.
Boxwood is a precious wood, renowned for its hardness and density, which allows for the creation of sculptures with meticulous and precise details.
These devotional sculptures were popular between the 17th and 18th centuries, often intended for churches or private altars.
The figure has a finely carved anatomy and a perisac (loincloth) draped and knotted at the hip.
The smooth surface and warm reddish-brown patina of the wood give it a remarkable tactile and visual appeal.
Similar examples have been attributed to the Flemish, German or Lombard schools, with some works reminiscent of Giambologna's style.
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SILVER Seller in Firenze, Italy
