A traditional religious wood carving from the 20th century depicting Saint Francis of Assisi. The figure is portrayed in a standing position on a tiered pedestal, following the classic iconographic style of the Franciscan order.
Subject: Saint Francis of Assisi (San Francisco de Asís).
Iconography: The saint is shown wearing a long brown habit (Franciscan tunic) with a hood (capuchón) covering his head. In his left hand, he holds a book which serves as a base for a small figure of the Christ Child. Both figures feature metallic sunburst halos (resplandores).
Technique: Hand-carved in wood with a polychrome (hand-painted) finish and gold-leaf decorative accents.
Dimensions: 41.5 x 13 x 10 centimeters (Approx. 16.3 x 5.1 x 3.9 inches).
Condition: Rated in Good (Bueno) condition. It shows authentic signs of age and a beautiful patina on the polychromy.
A traditional religious wood carving from the 20th century depicting Saint Francis of Assisi. The figure is portrayed in a standing position on a tiered pedestal, following the classic iconographic style of the Franciscan order.
Subject: Saint Francis of Assisi (San Francisco de Asís).
Iconography: The saint is shown wearing a long brown habit (Franciscan tunic) with a hood (capuchón) covering his head. In his left hand, he holds a book which serves as a base for a small figure of the Christ Child. Both figures feature metallic sunburst halos (resplandores).
Technique: Hand-carved in wood with a polychrome (hand-painted) finish and gold-leaf decorative accents.
Dimensions: 41.5 x 13 x 10 centimeters (Approx. 16.3 x 5.1 x 3.9 inches).
Condition: Rated in Good (Bueno) condition. It shows authentic signs of age and a beautiful patina on the polychromy.