CHRIST ON THE CROSS
Ivory
Indo-Portuguese, Goa (?), 16/17th century
58 x 17 x 97 cm (cross);
33 x 35 cm (christ)
Ivory image of the crucified Christ, carved with a high degree of naturalism and anathomical accuracy.
The beard is parted at the chin and ortganized in curls. This is an unusual image of high artistic merit. |
