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Infant Jesus of Prague Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Statue

SKU: 1876300A00750C

Infant Jesus of Prague Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Statue

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Hand-carved wood
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Description

The Infant Jesus of Prague is a masterpiece of devotion and craftsmanship, capturing the regal dignity of the Infant in a vibrant and richly decorated sculpture. This sacred work of art immediately stands out for its sumptuous cherry-red robe, whose matte finish beautifully contrasts with the complex and stylized floral motifs and brilliant gold flourishes.

Every detail is the fruit of the skilled hands of our sculptor and painter artists from Val Gardena: from the elaborate crown to the ruffled collar and white cuffs. The Infant, with a serene and direct gaze aimed at the observer, raises his right hand in a gesture of blessing, offering protection, while his left hand holds the orb and cross, a symbol of his kingship over the world.

This precious statue is entirely handmade and hand-painted according to the South Tyrolean artisanal tradition. To ensure maximum fidelity of detail and durability in every size, the sculpture is made of maple wood for smaller sizes (up to 56 cm) and fine linden wood for larger sizes. The "C - Colored maple wood" finish enhances the vibrancy of the pigments used, offering a polychrome statue of extraordinary emotional and spiritual impact.

Detail & Meaning
Here is the requested description, focused on the iconographic and symbolic elements of the Infant Jesus of Prague, with a limit of 500 characters and without markdown:
1) Iconographic and symbolic elements:
- Gesù Bambino: childhood of Christ, purity, divine innocence.
- Mondo (globus cruciger): Christ's sovereignty over the universe.
- Croce: sacrifice, redemption, victory over death.
- Mano destra benedicente: divine blessing, grace.
- Corona d'oro: Christ's royalty, King of the Universe.
- Abiti lussuosi: royal dignity, honor given to God.
2) Religious meaning:
La statua incarna la divinità di Gesù fin dall'infanzia, simboleggiando la sua regalità universale (mondo, corona) e la sua missione salvifica (croce, benedizione). La venerazione sottolinea la fede nella sua intercessione e nella sua sovranità.
Story
The Infant Jesus of Prague is a 16th-century wooden statue, coated in wax, depicting the child Jesus with a globus cruciger. Kept in the Discalced Carmelite Church of Prague, it is said to have belonged to Saint Teresa of Ávila and was donated to the Carmelites in 1628. The nuns dress it in sumptuous clothes and a crown. The statue is specially venerated at Christmas and on the first Sunday of May. Popes such as Leo XIII, Pius X, Pius XI and Benedict XVI have recognised and promoted its devotion, with several canonical coronations.
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  • Rest of the world: 7-15 days

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Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
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