Leilão Bidspirit | Attributed to Bernardo Legarda (Quito,

Attributed to Bernardo Legarda (Quito, c. 1770 - 1773) - “Christ tied to the column” Polychromed lead sculpture. Marvellous example of baroque sculpture from Quito. The sculptor shows us Christ tied to the column after the flagellation, a scene from the Passion which does not include other characters that would distract attention. He manages to focus the attention of the faithful on the love of God in Christ through His suffering. With a gesture of profound sadness, Christ bows his head, with pain reflected in his face. As in the previous sculpture, Legarda’s mastery is clear to see in this piece. Bernardo Legada was an enormously talented sculptor and painter and stands out as one of the most important artists in Viceroy Ecuador. Like other indigenous artists, he dedicated himself solely to sacred imagery. Some of his most important work includes the main altarpiece in the Basilica de la Merced in Quito and the altarpiece at the Jesuit Church of the Society of Jesus in Quito. Height 56 cm.