17th C Very Finely Carved ivory Crucified Christ, Flemish Shool. 1680 - 1690

Unknown artist

BoneIvory
14 ⨯ 11 ⨯ 2 cm
ConditionVery good
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• About the artwork
  This crucified Christ, originally nailed to a wooden cross, exhibits exquisite lines. The rotation of the hips, emphasized by the folds of the perizonium, lends great strength to the sculpture. The visibility of the ribs evokes, in a sense, the serenity in Christ's suffering. The opening of new maritime routes along the coasts of East and West Africa in the 17th century stimulated ivory sculpture in the Netherlands and Central Europe. African ivory, with its creamy white color, had the advantage of being easily carvable, without the risk of breaking too easily. Ivory objects, finely carved in the smallest details, were highly valued by princes and wealthy citizens who displayed them in their "Kunstkammer" (art cabinets). Ecclesiastical authorities were also fond of ivory sculptures with religious themes for their treasuries. Subjects of devotion, such as the Passion or the sufferings of Christ, were particularly sought after.
• About the artist

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