San Lorenzo / St. Lawrence
San Lorenzo / St. Lawrence
18th century
FILIPINO
Wood with polychromy.
Height: 15.5 in or 38.75 cm.
A fully realized carved figure of St. Lawrence made during the 18th century. The saint is shown kneeling on an ensaimada (brioche) cloud base. He wears a surplice over a red painted cassock showing his role as a deacon of the church. His right hand may at one time have held his attribute -- a grill on which he was roasted alive. His left hand, extended out and probably also holding something, is also missing. Traces of old inpainting. Significant paint loss and flaking.
Note: I wanted to bid on this item at auction but I overslept and missed out. Big loss for me!!!
San Lorenzo / St. Lawrence
San Lorenzo / St. Lawrence
18th century
FILIPINO
Wood with polychromy.
Height: 15.5 in or 38.75 cm.
A fully realized carved figure of St. Lawrence made during the 18th century. The saint is shown kneeling on an ensaimada (brioche) cloud base. He wears a surplice over a red painted cassock showing his role as a deacon of the church. His right hand may at one time have held his attribute -- a grill on which he was roasted alive. His left hand, extended out and probably also holding something, is also missing. Traces of old inpainting. Significant paint loss and flaking.
Note: I wanted to bid on this item at auction but I overslept and missed out. Big loss for me!!!