Limewood carving of the Christ child, probably North Italian, circa 1700

Object Description

A realistically carved figure of the Christ child, his arms outstretched in blessing and holding in his left hand the sacred heart. Traces of the original gesso and polychrome decoration. Probably North Italy, circa 1700.

Object Condition

Losses to the toes and fingers, originally decorated with polychrome over gesso now only traces remain.

Object Details