Altarpiece Element From The End Of The 17th Century, Descent From The Cross

Beautiful altarpiece element from the end of the 17th century in polychrome wood and gilded wood representing a descent from the cross.

Christ appears at the foot of the cross supported by two putti, the virgin of sorrow appears above her son, her face towards the sky and her arms outstretched. the whole is sculpted in strong relief on a golden sun background.

the altar at the foot of the cross is reminiscent of a sarcophagus as if to announce the resurrection.

The symbolism of this altarpiece element is undoubtedly more complex:
the descent from the cross, the dead Christ, the resurrection, the holy spirit, everything seems to be intertwined.

it gives off a strong symbolic and spiritual message that is quite unusual.

probably Spanish school from the end of the 17th century, installed in the 19th century in an oak frame.

probably an altarpiece element or even possibly a tabernacle door.

note the small horizontal piece on the altar reminiscent of the shape of a key.

beautiful gilding very nicely worked.
collection label on the back.
good general condition, some small losses visible in the photos but really very little, nothing serious.

a beautiful work of religious sculpture in strong relief.

dimensions:
18 cm wide by 34 cm high and 5 cm deep.

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