Ernst Barlach: Sculpture 'Teaching Christ', reduction in bronze
€1,880.00
Product number:
39410275578
Product information "Ernst Barlach: Sculpture 'Teaching Christ', reduction in bronze"
'When Ernst Barlach created his figure 'Teaching Christ' in 1931, he addressed one of the main themes of Western art history by depicting the Saviour. Barlach depicts the Son of God as a man among men. The 'Teaching Christ' wears a simple robe; he is not enthroned, but sits in a relaxed, open posture and radiates empathy and affection. The design and structure of the sculpture aim to ensure that the viewer literally encounters Christ and his love for mankind at eye level. The 'Teaching Christ' was not cast in bronze for the first time until 1938, seven years after it was created. And it was only after the Second World War that a total of 14 large figures cast from the original found their way into churches - in Güstrow, in Rostock, in Hamburg in the Christuskirche, but also in the Stedelijk in Eindhoven and in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. (Dr Friedhelm Häring, former museum director and curator) Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. Moulded from the original and reduced in size (reduction). Limited edition of 980 copies, numbered and with the signature 'E. Barlach' as well as the foundry and ars mundi hallmark. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation certificate. Size 28 x 13 x 10.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 2.9 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
| Artist: | Ernst Barlach |
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