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St. John of Nepomuk

St. John of Nepomuk

From collections:
private collection

Identifier:
not available

Material:
linden wood

Techniques of production:
cutting, polychrome, gilding

Dimensions:
height 99 cm, width 34 cm

Date of creation:
1725- 1735

Description:
Baroque statue of St. John of Nepomuk in smaller than life size. Figure is kneeling on cloud contraposto turned his head to the right shoulder. His right hand holds a cross. Impressiveness of the work is enhanced by excellent carving of the long robe and hair. The sculpture is damaged - broken off from the left hand wrist. It is probably an altar sculpture placed above the height of a human figure.