Upper Rhine, Salzburg, circa 1440

Traces of original polychrome. Losses to tips of Christ's toes. Small piece to border of Virgin's veil on proper left side reattached and evidence of restoration at the back of ther head. Scratches and chips consistent with age. Overall condition good.
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Compare with Salzburg Pieta groups known as the "group with the parallel folds", as noted in the Spätgotik in Salzburg exhibition catalogue.

RELATED LITERATURE
Spätgotik in Salzburg, Skulptur und Kunstgewerbe 1400-1530, exh. cat. 18 June-17 Oct. 1976, fig. 63, p. 67