Fine 19th century Spanish Corpus Christi
Fine 19th century Spanish Corpus Christi
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A large and fine 19th century Spanish carved polychrome Corpus Christi, circa 1750.
Carved Corpus Christi figures are traditional religious sculptures depicting the crucified Christ, often created for Catholic processions and church displays. These figures, typically made from wood, reflect deep craftsmanship and spiritual reverence.
Originating in medieval Europe, especially in Spain and Germany, they were central to Corpus Christi celebrations, which honour the body of Christ in the Eucharist. Artists would meticulously carve details-suffering expressions, anatomical accuracy, and flowing garments-to evoke devotion and contemplation.
Many of these figures are painted and adorned with real fabric or gold leaf, blending art and faith in a powerful, enduring form of sacred visual storytelling.
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