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Feretron – Baby Jesus

Author, school, workshop
Unknown
Style
Rococo
Date
: the third quarter of the 18th century
Material and technique
wood, carved polychrome, gold plated
Size
1,38 m
Location
The Sacristy of the Minor Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Krzeszów, Lower Silesia
Description
Christ is depicted as a child. Emanuel raises his hands, the fingers of his right hand are held in a gesture of a blessing. The sculpture is placed on a pedestal which together with the slings makes the construction easy to carry. At the front of the base the inscription IHS.