Spanish Colonial | Wooden Corpus Christi (Devotional Sculpture) | Circa 17th-Century

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  • 17th-century Spanish Colonial carved wooden devotional figure with traces of original polychrome and aged patina
  • 360-degree rotating view of a 17th-century Spanish Colonial carved wooden Christ figure, highlighting expressive carving, aged surface, and remaining traces of original polychrome across the entire sculpture
  • Antique Spanish Colonial Corpus Christi figure showing expressive facial carving and remnants of gilded paint
  • Historic 1600s Spanish Colonial religious sculpture with worn surface, patina, and missing arms from crucifix mounting
  • Hand-carved Spanish Colonial wooden Christ figure with downward gaze and centuries of devotional wear
  • Early Colonial wooden religious figure with defined torso carving and surviving painted surface traces
  • Spanish Colonial hardwood devotional sculpture featuring aged gilding, surface wear, and spiritual presence
  • Antique Spanish Colonial corpus figure with expressive sculpted features, historical patina, and church-use character
  • Museum-quality Spanish Colonial religious carving from the 17th century with historic wear and original paint traces
17th-century Spanish Colonial carved wooden devotional figure with traces of original polychrome and aged patina
360-degree rotating view of a 17th-century Spanish Colonial carved wooden Christ figure, highlighting expressive carving, aged surface, and remaining traces of original polychrome across the entire sculpture
Antique Spanish Colonial Corpus Christi figure showing expressive facial carving and remnants of gilded paint
Historic 1600s Spanish Colonial religious sculpture with worn surface, patina, and missing arms from crucifix mounting
Hand-carved Spanish Colonial wooden Christ figure with downward gaze and centuries of devotional wear
Early Colonial wooden religious figure with defined torso carving and surviving painted surface traces
Spanish Colonial hardwood devotional sculpture featuring aged gilding, surface wear, and spiritual presence
Antique Spanish Colonial corpus figure with expressive sculpted features, historical patina, and church-use character
Museum-quality Spanish Colonial religious carving from the 17th century with historic wear and original paint traces

Spanish Colonial | Wooden Corpus Christi (Devotional Sculpture) | Circa 17th-Century

Description
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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spanish Colonial Latin America
Material: Hand-carved hardwood with traces of original polychrome
Period: Circa 17th Century

Description

This striking Spanish Colonial carved wooden Christ figure (Corpus Christi) represents a powerful remnant of early devotional sculpture crafted during the 17th century. Likely originating from a church, private chapel, or mission setting, the figure displays the classic downward-tilting head of sorrow, finely carved facial expression, defined musculature, and draped perizoma (loincloth).

Fashioned from solid hardwood and once richly polychromed, the figure now bears the haunting beauty of centuries of devotion. Surviving traces of original paint and gilding cling to the surface, while a deep aged patina testifies to its long life in religious use. The arms are lost to time, consistent with corpus figures historically mounted to crucifixes.

Features

- Hand-carved Spanish Colonial devotional sculpture

- Expressive downward gaze and finely carved features

- Traces of original gilt and painted surface

- Defined anatomical carving and draped cloth detail

- Deep historical patina throughout

- Museum-worthy example of early Colonial religious art

Cultural Significance

Spanish Colonial Christ figures were central to devotional practice, used in churches, missions, processions, and private altars. Each figure served as a visual expression of sacrifice, compassion, and divine presence, intended to engage worshippers emotionally and spiritually.

Today, surviving examples are highly valued for their historical, artistic, and devotional importance — tangible connections to early colonial faith life, craftsmanship, and sacred identity in the New World.

Condition

Good antique devotional condition with age-appropriate wear. Loss of both arms, expected surface wear, stable age crack through torso, and paint/gilding loss throughout. Small historic worm holes and handling wear present. Structurally stable with excellent visual presence. Later hanging hook present to back.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 15 inches
Width: 3.5 inches
Depth: 2.5 inches

Age

Approximately 350–425 years old

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Discover the cultural history, symbolism, and devotional importance of Spanish Colonial religious art in this insightful feature on Spanish Colonial Art

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spanish Colonial Latin America
Material: Hand-carved hardwood with traces of original polychrome
Period: Circa 17th Century

Description

This striking Spanish Colonial carved wooden Christ figure (Corpus Christi) represents a powerful remnant of early devotional sculpture crafted during the 17th century. Likely originating from a church, private chapel, or mission setting, the figure displays the classic downward-tilting head of sorrow, finely carved facial expression, defined musculature, and draped perizoma (loincloth).

Fashioned from solid hardwood and once richly polychromed, the figure now bears the haunting beauty of centuries of devotion. Surviving traces of original paint and gilding cling to the surface, while a deep aged patina testifies to its long life in religious use. The arms are lost to time, consistent with corpus figures historically mounted to crucifixes.

Features

- Hand-carved Spanish Colonial devotional sculpture

- Expressive downward gaze and finely carved features

- Traces of original gilt and painted surface

- Defined anatomical carving and draped cloth detail

- Deep historical patina throughout

- Museum-worthy example of early Colonial religious art

Cultural Significance

Spanish Colonial Christ figures were central to devotional practice, used in churches, missions, processions, and private altars. Each figure served as a visual expression of sacrifice, compassion, and divine presence, intended to engage worshippers emotionally and spiritually.

Today, surviving examples are highly valued for their historical, artistic, and devotional importance — tangible connections to early colonial faith life, craftsmanship, and sacred identity in the New World.

Condition

Good antique devotional condition with age-appropriate wear. Loss of both arms, expected surface wear, stable age crack through torso, and paint/gilding loss throughout. Small historic worm holes and handling wear present. Structurally stable with excellent visual presence. Later hanging hook present to back.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 15 inches
Width: 3.5 inches
Depth: 2.5 inches

Age

Approximately 350–425 years old

Learn More

Discover the cultural history, symbolism, and devotional importance of Spanish Colonial religious art in this insightful feature on Spanish Colonial Art

Explore more authenticated sacred relics, devotional sculptures, and spiritual artifacts in our curated Religious & Spiritual Relics Collection

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