19th-century crucifix

19th-century Spanish school.
"Christ on the Cross."
Patinated bronze.
Measurements: 35 x 24 x 7 cm.

In the 19th-century style, this Crucified Christ stands out for its marked realism and the direct influence of Baroque models, visible in the expressive intensity of the face, the meticulously modeled anatomy, and the dynamic composition of the figure. The bowed head, the naturalistic rendering of the musculature and ribs, as well as the elegant draping of the cloth of purity, evoke the drama and emotional power characteristic of Baroque imagery, reinterpreted during the 19th century with a more academic sensibility and a notable interest in anatomical accuracy.