Christ at the Column (Gregorio Fernández) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ at the Column |
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| Artist | George Fernández |
| Year | 1619 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Polichrome wood |
| Dimensions | Life-size |
| Location | Church of the True Cross, Valladolid |
Christ at the Column is a life-size sculpture made by the Spanish artist Gregorio Fernández. It was created around 1619. This amazing wooden statue shows Jesus tied to a column.
Gregorio Fernández was asked by a religious group, the Brotherhood of the Holy Cross, to create a special set of wooden statues. These statues were for a "paso", which is a large float used in religious parades. The original idea was for this sculpture of Christ to be part of a scene showing Jesus being whipped. However, by the mid-1600s, the sculpture became famous on its own.
This artwork is special because it mixes old art styles with very lifelike details. It also shows strong religious feelings.
Other Sculptures by Fernández
Gregorio Fernández and his workshop made several versions of this sculpture. They created similar statues of Christ tied to a column for different places.
- Ávila. St. Teresa's convent (around 1632)
- Valladolid. St. Teresa's convent
- Madrid. Royal Convent of the Incarnation (around 1625)
- Madrid. Foundation Banco Santander (around 1616)
- Calahorra. St Joseph's Convent
See also
In Spanish: El Señor Atado a la Columna (Gregorio Fernández) para niños
