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16th Century Carved Religious Panel Sculpture of Poor Souls in Purgatory Hell

$2,747.45
£1,995
€2,333.59
CA$3,758.38
A$4,090.27
CHF 2,168.25
MX$49,209.06
NOK 27,500.34
SEK 25,160.89
DKK 17,433.68

About the Item

Antique Religious Relief Sculpture, Poor Souls in Purgatory Sculpture, Sinners in Hell Sculpture, Antique Religious Carving, Antique Church Plaque, Antique Religious Panel, Antique Poor Souls in Purgatory, Gothic Antique. Early 16th Century Italian carved religious panel sculpture of Poor Souls in Purgatory or Sinners in the Flames of Hell. Rare 15th / 16th Century Italian walnut wood panel with heavily carved deep relief depiction of religious sinners lamenting in the flames of hell - poor souls in purgatory. An impressive, evocative and powerful religious carving. Nice rich wooden patina. Very good condition for period. Wall mounted panel in frame. Provenance: private collection London, Doullens (Lot 128, 20-6-99). In Catholic teaching Purgatory is a condition in which the souls of those who died in God's grace but are "still imperfectly purified" are cleansed "so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven." H: 50cm x W: 49cm x D: 7cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1500
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition for period. No damage or loses to relief sculpture. Crack to top right corner of frame.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10296243789402

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