"Saint Paul the Apostle"
Full-length wooden sculpture resting on a base.
Author: Lombard Master of the late 17th century.
Finely sculpted and carved linden wood.
Measurements: H: 63.0 cm L: 28.0 cm D: 20 cm.
Excellent condition with no restorations or replacements.
The sculpture depicts the saint as a traveler and disseminator of Christianity, standing with exceptionally draped robes, as he walks with the Gospel under his arm, intent on bringing God's Word to the world.
The movements of the tunic with the extraordinary succession of folds are a testament to the author's exceptional sculptural skill.
The expression of the face is noteworthy, characterized by a long forked beard that imparts a fascinating hieratic tone to this important figure of the Church.
The figure of Saint Paul is a perfect fusion of realism, dynamism, and emotional pathos, an excellent example of Italian Baroque, capable of engaging the viewer with a work of art that appears alive and pulsating with energy.
The long staff held by the saint, which flanks the sculpture with a straight line, further emphasizes the exceptional movement.
The work is in very good condition, intact and without any missing parts, with normal signs of age.
The linden wood features a magnificent golden patina that gives the sculpture a luminous aura and a very pleasing appearance.
We issue a stamped and signed certificate of authenticity guaranteeing the period, provenance, and all characteristics of the work, compiled by an antiquarian affiliated with FIMA (Italian Federation of Art Merchants).
If delivery by us is not possible due to distance, the work will be shipped to your address via specialized couriers.
Delivery in Italy and throughout Europe is expected within 3 days of receipt of bank transfer.
The shipment of the work is tracked and insured and travels with careful shockproof packaging inside a custom-made wooden crate.
