"Wooden Statue Christ Salvator Mundi-majesty With Cruciger Orb 18th Century."
Very beautiful statue representing Christ in majesty blessing with his left hand and holding the Cruciger Orb in his right hand. The orb symbolizing the temporal and spiritual domination of Christ over the world. Salvador mundi (Latin, savior of the world) is the name given to Christ carrying an orb in his left hand while using his right hand to bless. Statue in carved wood and gilded leaf. 18th century. Remarkable work of sculpture in the face and the drapery. - Dimensions: height: 49 cms; width: 25 cms.