Monk statue

Very old wooden statuette of a monk (between 16th and 17th century).

This period was marked by a strong production of religious art in Europe, where sculptures of saints and religious figures were commonly commissioned for churches, monasteries, and other places of worship.
A piece of religious art of great historical and cultural importance, the statue depicts a monk, probably in the characteristic religious habit of his order (such as a cowl or a friar's habit). Statues from this era often show pious and contemplative expressions, with gestures and postures that evoke devotion and spirituality...