Important Italian 17th century bronze crucifix after Giambologna, Florence, 1529-1608 Cristo vivo (The living Christ on the cross) Christ is depicted with the head turned upwards and directs his gaze toward heaven. This head positioning is a rarity in Giambologna’s works, which makes it very unusual. Giambologna composes a religious image with great intensity. The bronze body is mounted on a wood cross with wooden three tiered stand. The cross is embellished with a bronze skull and an ornate angel crowned plaque is incised, “INRI”.
Wear and age have developed a beautiful patina on wood and bronze.
Measurements: Corpus H 6 ½” x W 5 ¼” x D 1 ¼” Cross H 19 ½” x W 6 ¾” x D 3 ½”
Weight: 1 lb 7 oz.
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SOLD -Important Italian Bronze Crucifix after Giambologna, Florence, 1529-1608
$7,500.00Price
