The Mockery of Christ, 17th century.

Beschrijving

Ivory relief rounded at the top, depicting The Mockery of Christ. Presumably Flanders 17th century.

Height: 11 cm.

Provenance: Dutch private collection

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In good restored condition

This deep relief depicting the Mockery of Christ shows characteristics of
sculpture in a late Renaissance style. Especially the heavy and
broad and naturalistically depicted chest of Jesus points to this. The relief is most likely based on a
copper engraving or a painting by a late 16th century
artist and made by a well-trained Flemish or German sculptor in the first half of the 17th century.