Polychrome stucco sculpture depicting Ecce Homo - Attributable to Giacomo Cozzarelli

Author: Attributable to Giacomo Cozzarelli (Siena, 1453 – 1515) Measurements: Height 56 cm Materials: Polychrome stucco Refined sculpture made of polychrome stucco, depicting the sacred iconography of Ecce Homo. The work features Christ in a bust, characterized by anatomical rendering of notable realism and an 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, although marked by time, retains significant traces that lend depth and naturalism to the skin tone and bloodshed details on the side. The style and plastic references allow the work to be associated with the output of Giacomo Cozzarelli, a renowned exponent of the Sienese Renaissance, known for his mastery in working with humble materials like terracotta and stucco, infusing 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 sculptural school. 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 nonetheless attest to its authenticity and historical charm.