A striking and devotional Spanish Corpus Christi from the late 17th century, carved in wood and retaining its original polychromy, mounted on its period wooden cross and set within an original gilded niche. The work displays the characteristic emotional realism of the Iberian Baroque: a deeply modelled ribcage, expressive wounds, finely carved beard and the distinctive Spanish knotted perizonium.
Details
Spain, late 17th century
Wood with original polychrome
Height: 55 cm
Width: approx. 45 cm
Wooden cross and gilded 17th-century niche possibly of the period
Rich devotional appearance with strong sculptural depth
Condition
Age-consistent patina
Minor losses to polychromy typical for period Spanish sculpture
The ensemble is structurally sound and visually cohesive
Context
Spanish Baroque sculpture is renowned for its intense emotional presence and naturalistic anatomy. Ensembles like this were typically made for convents, chapels or private devotion, especially in regions such as Seville, Toledo or Valladolid.
Why collectors value this piece
Complete period ensemble (corpus, cross, niche)
Strong Iberian Baroque expression
Large and impressive size
Authentic devotional object with compelling historic presence
