Spanish (?)
H 10 4/5 x W 6 2/3 x D 41 inch
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The head of a winged putto emerges from an elaborate arrangement of foliated ornament. The composition is vertically conceived and carved in high relief against a flat backing, indicating that the object originally functioned as an appliqué element attached to a larger architectural or liturgical structure.
The putto’s head is turned slightly to its right, creating a gentle assymetrical movement within the composition. The face is full and rounded, with pronounced, softly modelled cheeks and a small, slightly upturned nose. The lips are parted, revealing a subtle separation between upper and lower lip that imparts a sense of animation. The eyes are half-closed, their upper lids delicately defined, contributing to a contemplative or inward expression. The modelling of the flesh is smooth and continuous, with transitions subtly handled rather than sharply delineated.