16th century pedestal and 18th century cross

16th century pedestal and 18th century cross.
Carved stone.
Pedestal adapted to the carving of the cross.
Measurements: 94 x 45 x 31 cm.

Cross that is sustained on a stone base that by its structure seems to be a base of one of a column, in fact in the superior zone the base of the original column can be appreciated. As for the design of the base this one is adorning with reliefs of figurative character. On the front the carving presents a knight mounted on his horse, which has a cabriole posture, thus providing a great dynamism to the conception of the carving. As for the representation of the knight, it should be noted that during the Renaissance these medieval figures were rescued, giving them a great prestige that crystallized in Machiavelli's Prince. The rear area of the base also has ornamentation, in this case a crescent and star sticks carved in a schematic way.
The Renaissance cross that is arranged on the base has a more polished technical finish, with smoother and more refined lines. The piece also has carvings on both sides, the most important being the one with the crucifixion of Christ. The crucifixion of Jesus has been represented in religious art since the 4th century. It is one of the most recurrent themes in Christian art and the one with the most evident iconography. Although Christ is sometimes represented clothed, it is usual to represent his naked body, although with the genitals covered with a cloth of purity (perizonium). The finish of the carving presents us with a figure of Jesus of strong anatomical forms, with marked ribs and the tension reflected in the joints of the arms. The rear area has a religious image of a religious man wearing a cap and carrying a bunch of wheat in one of his hands, so it is probably the representation of St. John of Cologne.