17th Century Sculpted Stone Benitier, Circa 1600’s, Spain

DESCRIPTION: 17th Century Sculpted Stone Benitier, Circa 1600’s, Spain

Late Renaissance round limestone benitier, depicting the face of a cherub with an architectural  frieze boarder.

CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

DIMENSIONS: Height: 18cm (7in) Width: 31cm (12in) Depth: 44cm (17in) 

ABOUT THE STYLE: Renaissance sculptors often depicted figures with idealized features, embodying timeless notions of beauty and grace. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man” exemplifies this idealization, presenting a symmetrical and proportionate figure that epitomizes classical ideals of beauty and perfection.