COLUMN. POLYCHROMED AND GILDED WOOD. 16TH CENTURY

Column. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Century XVI. Carved and polychrome wooden column that has a capital reminiscent of the composite order of classical antiquity (volutes, acanthus leaves in levels...), a series of moldings separating the shaft from the rest of the elements, a fluted shaft with a stripe in the lower part with figurative elements and lacework, and a base with prominent volutes arranged upwards and smooth moldings in the corners of it. The aforementioned frieze shows a series of figures with fabric hangings behind them as the only background and carrying a series of elements (flowers, one with a tower with three windows that could be linked to Santa Barbara, etc.). In some details it is reminiscent of columns from other notable works such as the Main Altarpiece of Our Lady of the Assumption of Tudela de Duero in Valladolid (last quarter of the 16th century - early 17th century, with traces by Manuel Álvarez and Francisco de la Maza); The Main Altarpiece of the Cathedral of Astorga (1558-1584, following the architectural designs of Gaspar Becerra) has fluted columns with the lower part decorated with figurative reliefs; This detail is also presented in the altarpiece of the Virgin Mary of Corcos del Valle (last quarter of the 16th century); etc

· Size: 28x28x90 cms