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Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century.
Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is presented naked, standing, with the right hand raised in a gesture of blessing and the left holding a partially golden orb. It is necessary to highlight the shallow depth of the carving, polychrome on all sides, and the lack of work in an area on the back of the base that the sculpture has. The base has gold moldings and a red curved shape, the latter detail being something relatively common at the school. Brown hair should also be highlighted, because the most common color is blonde. Reflecting the new “modern devotion” of the time, these figures of Children Jesus were usually used in private oratories (homes, convents, etc.), showing the desire of the time to emphasize the humanity of Christ and a possibly widespread particular cult. by the Dominicans. These small figures, prestigious but relatively affordable, had great success outside the Netherlands, with those made in Mechelen being the best considered, and with Spain being a very frequent destination for the “dolls or dolls of Mechelen” (Virgins, Children Jesus , etc.). The large number of Baby Jesus that were exported to Spanish territory is striking, of which a significant number are preserved. They were works that, on many occasions, bore marks, thus highlighting their origin. Within the stages into which Mechelen's production is usually divided, there is talk of a third in which the production of pieces intensifies (the majority of preserved works correspond, therefore, to this period), but, curiously, the Children (which until now were the second most often made piece) move to third place, being surpassed by Santa Ana. The measurements are usually between 35 and 37 centimeters high in the classic format (with a depth of between 7 and 8 centimeters) and 29 to 30 centimeters in the smallest format (with a depth of between 4 and 7 centimeters). Its appearance is thinner, with facial features that are sometimes already angular (they continue to be made “round” following previous models, but these are more schematic now), and it appears to place a cushion under the feet. This period is dated between 1515 and 1535. You should buy this sculpture, for example, with a Child from the Louvain-la-Neuve Museum (inv. VH552). Above all, we must remember one in the Museo voor Religieuze Junst (Inv. 0011) with the base with cushion on an architectural form due to its elongated shapes, located in the period of intensification of production. The arrangement of the hair is similar to that of the Museum of Fairs, dated around 1500, and that of the Quinta das Cruzes Museum (inventory MQC 2307). ·
Size: 10x5.5x32 cm
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- Dimensions:Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa first half 16th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
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