Today I wished to share some new woodwork coming from ALBL Oberammergau in the form of a medieval Italian inspired crucifix. Specifically this particular work was inspired by Cimabue's "Crocifisso di Santa Croce." The crucifix is approximately four feet high and includes oil and gold leaf in its decoration. It is now resident in a private chapel located in California.
Here is a detail:
Finally, for those among you who are interested in the process, here is the work prior to its colouration. You can see what a very different character it has without it.
