Christ on the Cross, carved wooden corpus attributed to a Le - Lot 92

Christ on the Cross, carved wooden corpus attributed to a Leuven master, 16th century A carved and polychrome wooden corpus of Christ, attributed to a 16th-century master from Leuven, displaying the stylistic characteristics of Brabant Renaissance art. Christ is depicted with his head bowed, his eyes closed, and his body reclining in a pose marked by sobriety. The arms are attached separately; the perizonium is tied at the right hip; and traces of the original polychromy remain, notably on the skin tones, hair, wounds, and streaks of blood. The work retains its original patina and bears witness to its use in worship. Details: Attribution: Master of Leuven – Period: 16th century – Material: carved and polychromed wood – Height of the body (head to feet): 41 cm – Total height: 47 cm – Width: 29 cm – Weight: 550 g.