INFANT JESUS

Cloister work, Bavaria, 19th century
The figure of the lying Infant Jesus is cast from wax in a flesh tone, with facial features colored, inlaid (glass) eyes, hair made of wool. He is dressed in a white alb symbolizing infantile helplessness, lying on a decorative textile pillow adorned with embroidery, lace, metal decorations, and beads, blessing with his right hand. Stored in the original case with a wooden frame and glass walls. L. of figure 18 cm, display cabinet 30x16,5x18,5 cm. Condition B. Provenance: private collection, Bavaria.