19th C Very Finely Carved ivory Crucified Christ, Signed Migeon.
17th Century
Ivory
14 x 11 x 2 cm
5 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 3/4 in
5 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 3/4 in
298
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This crucified Christ, originally nailed to a wooden cross, exhibits exquisite lines. The rotation of the hips, emphasized by the folds of the perizonium, lends great strength to the sculpture. The visibility of the ribs evokes, in a sense, the serenity in Christ's suffering. African ivory, with its creamy white color, had the advantage of being easily carvable, without the risk of breaking too easily. Subjects of devotion, such as the passion or the sufferings of Christ, were created by Célestin Migeon from 1895 onwards.