The Christ Child

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The statue showcases the Christ Child grasping an orb with his left hand, representing his status as the Saviour of the World. His absent right arm would likely have been raised in a gesture of blessing. The pose and clinging drapery of the sculpture demonstrate a strong influence from classical art forms. Similarly, the supporting tree trunk behind him echoes this aesthetic. This figure may have originally stood atop a tabernacle or an altar.