NORTH-EASTERN NETHERLANDISH, CIRCA 1500 | Christ Rising from the Tomb

Private collection, Belgium

Overall the condition of the wood is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. The proper left hand is replaced. There is evidence of past worming, in particular to the base, where it has led to losses, notably to the bottom right corner and the right side at the top. There are a few further minor losses, including to the hair at the proper left temple. There are a few traces of polychromy, in particular on the base and the top of the head at the back. There is also minor evidence of worming to the drapery around the proper left elbow. There is a metal loop at the back.
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With its pronounced eyebrows and heavy-lidded eyes, this figure of Christ can be compared to carvings from the circle of the Master of Elsloo (active circa 1510-1530). Compare figures of the three apostles and a figure of Christ as Salvator Mundi in Museum Catharijneconvent, inv. nos. ABM bh289-92, which also show drapery in similar square folds, particular the figure of Judas Thaddeus.