Infant Jesus

A rosy cheeked infant Christ strides forward with his right arm out stretched in blessing. His cloak has been decorated to imitate brocade using the estofado technique, a process where paint is applied over a gilded surface and then scratched away to reveal the gold beneath. The delicate modeling of Christ’s face and legs highlight his innocence and vulnerability, while his powerful stance shows his role as the Savior. The sculpture, already full of vitality when stationary, would have been further animated by its use in ceremonial processions.