A beautiful French antique wooden crucifix from the early 20th century. This 60 cm-high crucifix is carved from oak, a dense, durable wood used for religious art objects because of its robustness and natural beauty.
The cross is finely carved to imitate natural textures, reminiscent of trunks or rough planks, typical of the Black Forest style.
The words “INRI” (Latin abbreviation for Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, meaning “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”) are highlighted on a carved ribbon, with waving ends to accentuate the dynamic effect.
Christ on the Cross is carefully sculpted in a realistic, expressive posture.
The facial features are deeply marked, evoking suffering, with a well-detailed crown of thorns.
The torso features muscles and ribs sculpted in relief, reinforcing the realism.
The loincloth is elegantly draped, showing off the folds of the fabric, demonstrating the sculptor's skill.
Such an object could have been used in a home, a domestic chapel, or even offered as an object of personal devotion. It reflects simple, sincere piety, while showing great mastery of woodcarving.
Good antique condition with some signs of ages, note a small crack on the top of the cross. Please take a close look at the photos, there are an integral part of the description.
Height: 23 5:8" (60 cm)
Width: 9 7/8" (25 cm)
Overall Height of Jesus corpus: 12 5/8" (32 cm)
Weight: 638g
