Crucifix – Polychroom hout – Late 17th century – Spanish Baroque Corpus Christi

Spanish Baroque Corpus Christi, late 17th century 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.DetailsSpain, late 17th centuryWood with original polychromeHeight: 55 cmWidth: approx. 45 cmWooden cross and gilded 17th-century niche possibly of the periodRich devotional appearance with strong sculptural depthConditionAge-consistent patinaMinor losses to polychromy typical for period Spanish sculptureThe ensemble is structurally sound and visually cohesiveContextSpanish 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 pieceComplete period ensemble (corpus, cross, niche)Strong Iberian Baroque expressionLarge and impressive sizeAuthentic devotional object with compelling historic presence