Author: Attributable to Giacomo Cozzarelli (Siena, 1453 – 1515)
Dimensions: Height 56 cm
Materials: Polychrome stucco
A refined sculpture made of polychrome stucco, depicting the sacred iconography of Ecce Homo. The work features Christ in half-bust, characterized by anatomical rendering of remarkable realism and expressive tension that underscores his dramatic pathos.
The formal characteristics show meticulous care in the modeling of the beard and hair, with plastic locks that frame a face marked by suffering, yet composed.
The polychromy, though marked by time, retains significant traces that lend depth and naturalism to the flesh tones and to the blood details on the side.
Formal and stylistic references allow this work to be associated with Giacomo Cozzarelli, a celebrated exponent of the Sienese Renaissance, known for his mastery in working with humble materials like terracotta and stucco, imbuing them with a vibrant human and spiritual charge.
The work can be dated between the late 15th century and the early 16th century, a period of peak flourishing for the Sienese school of sculpture.
Regarding its state of conservation, the sculpture shows missing parts on the upper limbs and signs of superficial wear consistent with its age and the fragility of the material, elements that nevertheless attest to its authenticity and historical charm.
