Netherlands ealry 16th century. An early 16th century Netherlandish carved oak Pietà group

Netherlands ealry 16th century An early 16th century Netherlandish carved oak Pietà group The reverse flattened. Minimal remains of former polychromy. A devotional image of the Virgin cradling the body of Her dead Son in Her lap, designed for a slightly lowered viewpoint. The work's composition is dominated by the sophisticated play of drapery of the Virgin's cloak. With fine vertical cracks and a narrow addition to Christ's chest. The piece is mounted in a probably 19th century wooden throne with a baldachin in the Gothic revival style. Height 25.5 cm (without throne) or 40 cm (with throne).

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H 25,5 cm