A Large and Finely Carved Stone Torso of Christ

Late Medieval
Stone
German

15th Century

Size: 71cm high - 28 ins high / 77cm high - 30½ ins high (with base)

cf: The head of Christ, characterised by a serene facial expression and almond-shaped eyes fixed downwards. The delicately and sensitively carved torso reveals his ribs beneath Christ’s skin. Undoubtedly, this sculpture originated from a church, likely part of a larger crucifixion group.
It is probable that it was situated near a prominent ‘portico’ or ‘entrance door’.

Provenance:
Ex Private German collection
Ex Private Belgium collection