Christ crucified in carved wood

Italy, 17th centuryWood sculpture depicting Christ crucified, made in the round and characterized by an intense expressive rendering. The face, with half-closed eyes and suffering features, manifests a deep emotional tension, while the body, slender and anatomically defined, is modeled according to a measured naturalism.The loincloth, treated with broad, flowing folds, contributes to the compositional balance of the work. The arms, designed for their original placement on the cross, are carved separately and open in a gesture of marked drama. The surface retains a coherent antique patina, with signs of wear compatible with the age and devotional function of the sculpture.Work of significant historical and artistic interest, a significant testimony to 17th-century Italian sacred sculpture.Material: carved woodTechnique: carving in the roundPeriod: 17th centuryProvenance: ItalyPreservation status: good, with wear and missing parts compatible with antiquityDimensions:Height: 108 cmWidth: 60 cm