Bidspirit auction | Bust of an evangelist apostle.

Bust of an evangelist apostle. European Baroque sculpture. 17th century - Wood. Measures 45 x 39 cm. Bust of an evangelist apostle depicted up to the torso, with one hand resting on a globe of strong symbolic significance and the other raised in a gesture of blessing, establishing a composition of marked frontality and spiritual authority. The face displays a grave and focused expression, with a beard and hair carved in wavy locks that lend depth and dynamism. The folds of the cloak are arranged in broad, modeled surfaces with a sense of volume, reinforcing the sculptural presence of the work. The wood surface has a dark and homogeneous patina that underscores the quality of the carving. This 17th-century sculpture is linked to the formal language of the early European Baroque, characterized by its expressive intensity and compositional balance.