Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish
school, towards the first half of the 16th century.
Baby
Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and
polychrome wood. The figure is presented naked,
standing, with the right hand raised in a gesture of
blessing and the left holding a golden orb. It is
necessary to highlight the lack of work (or less detailed
work) in an area on the back of the pedestal that has
the sculpture, which would coincide with the part that
would be attached to the altar, wall, etc. The base has
a usual shape for this model, but with an unusual
polychrome, as it has stripes with plant elements.
Reflecting the new “modern devotion” of the time,
these figures of Children Jesus were usually used in
private oratories (homes, convents, etc.), showing the
desire of the time to emphasize the humanity of Christ
and a possibly widespread particular cult. by the
Dominicans. These small figures, prestigious but
relatively affordable, had great success outside the
Netherlands, with those made in Mechelen being the
best considered, and with Spain being a very frequent
destination for the “dolls or dolls of Mechelen” (Virgins,
Children of Jesus , etc.). They were works that, on
many occasions, bore marks, thus highlighting their
origin. Within the stages into which Mechelen's
production is usually divided, there is talk of a third in
which the production of pieces intensifies (the majority
of preserved works correspond, therefore, to this
period), but, curiously, the Children (which until now
were the second piece most often manufactured and
requested by customers) move to third place, being
surpassed by Santa Ana. The measurements are
usually between 35 and 37 centimeters high in the
classic format (with a depth of between 7 and 8
centimeters) and 29 to 30 centimeters in the smallest
format (with a depth of between 4 and 7 centimeters).
Their appearance is thinner, with facial features that
are sometimes already angular (they continue to be
made “round” following previous models, but these are
more schematic now), and they occasionally place a
cushion under their feet. This stage is dated between
1515 and 1535. Compare, for example, a Child from
the Louvain-la-Neuve Museum (inv. VH552). Above
all, we must remember one in the Museo voor
Religieuze Junst (Inv. 0011) with the base with
cushion on an architectural form due to its elongated
shapes, located in the period of intensification of
production. The arrangement of the hair resembles
that of the Museum of Fairs, dated around 1500, and
that of the Quinta das Cruzes Museum (inventory
MQC 2307).
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Size: 12x5x33 cms
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