Pedro Roldan Circle

Andalusian school of the seventeenth century. Circle of PEDRO ROLDÁN (Seville, 1624-1699).
"Christ carrying the Cross".
Polychrome terracotta and gilded with fine gold.
Measurements: 20 x 28 x 3 cm.
Pedro Roldán was born in Seville, although he spent a brief stay in Granada, where he trained in the workshop of the sculptor Alonso de Mena. In 1646 he returned to Seville, where he achieved great success and fame. The cultural richness of Seville led to a greater demand for commissions. This led to the creation of a workshop where a large number of artists worked and trained. Roldán's sculpture shows an interest in realistic carving. His style was characterized by the search for a new artistic language, moving away from the aesthetics of the masters of the first half of the century such as Montañés, Cano, Mesa and Ribas.