Oratory in polychrome carved wood, 17th century
Oratory in polychrome carved wood, 17th century
5.800,00 €
Beautiful and rare oratory with pediment, in painted and polychrome wood from the 17th century.
The scourging scene: a probably older element, used during the creation of the furniture in the 17th century
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| Dimensions | 66 × 53 × 220 cm |
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Christ in the center of the scene, surrounded by two Roman centurions, looks directly at the viewer.
The artist shows great technique in this scene.
By positioning the two centurions slightly upside down, with their arms in the air and whips, he succeeds in giving movement to the scene.
Below a decorative frieze composed of fruits, including a pear.
The pear is also the symbol of vanity, pride and stupidity (which can be attributed to the Romans) but also the representation of brutality and torture.
It opens with a flap allowing to position a book when it is folded down and a door in the lower part.
