Netherlands second half 15th century - A Netherlandish carved wooden pietà, second half 15th century - image-1

Lot 1189 Dα

Netherlands second half 15th century - A Netherlandish carved wooden pietà, second half 15th century

Auction 1076 - overview Cologne
19.11.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 3.500 € - 4.000 €

Netherlands second half 15th century

A Netherlandish carved wooden pietà, second half 15th century

Carved three-quarters in the round, the reverse flattened and slightly hollowed out. With minimal remains of former polychromy, Christ's hair and the rocky ground retouched.. A devotional image designed for a frontal and slightly lowered viewpoint. The seated Virgin is depicted holding Her Son's body in Her lap, supporting His head with Her hand and leaning down towards Him.
Losses to the front edge of the plinth, wear. Height 78 cm.