Christ at the Column (Gregorio Fernández)
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Artist | George Fernández |
Year | 1619 |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | Polichrome wood |
Dimensions | Life-size |
Location | Church of the True Cross, Valladolid |
41°39′13.6″N 4°43′35″W / 41.653778°N 4.72639°W |
Christ at the Column is a life-size sculpture by the Spanish artist Gregorio Fernández.
Gregorio Fernández was commissioned by the Illustrious Penitential Brotherhood of the Holy Cross, to undertake a “paso”, a group of wooden statues, depicting the flagellation of Christ. The sculpture of the Christ started as a figure for this composition and was in the mid 17th century when the sculpture was presented as a separate and independent work. The sculpture is characterized by combining classical form and naturalism with the intensity of religious emotion.
Similar works
[edit]Fernández and his workshop executed a number of versions of this subject.
- Ávila. St. Teresa's convent (ca. 1632)
- Valladolid, St. Teresa's convent
- Madrid, Royal Convent of the Incarnation (ca.1625)
- Madrid. Foundation Banco Santander (ca.1616)
- Calahorra. St Joseph's Convent