Bidspirit auction | Chest with eagles and symbols

Chest with eagles and symbols of the evangelist Saint John, Hispanic School, 15th Century - Carved wood. Measures 31 x 15 x 13 cm. This rectangular chest is conceived as a compact and robust volume, decorated in relief with a highly symbolic iconographic program. Stylized eagles and angels associated with the Evangelist Saint John are prominent, arranged in two circular medallions that visually articulate the composition. The carving features pronounced relief, with schematic yet expressive figures integrated into a restrained ornamental frame that reinforces the iconographic interpretation. The surface treatment reveals a firm execution, with defined contours and a dark patina that accentuates the depth of the volumes. The iconography and formal language coherently reflect 15th-century Hispanic production, where carved chests combine utilitarian function with symbolic significance, making this a piece of considerable historical and devotional interest.