SCULPTURE

This example confirms the strong influence of Juan Martínez Montañés from Seville on local artists. He created a distance school, which showed that religious art can also transmit drama and history.

Christopher, patron saint of travelers, is portrayed crossing the water with the Christ Child on his back, and as is customary, holding the branch of palm in his hand, which he used as a staff. Over time both symbols were lost in this image.

Carving and gilded wood remained constant throughout the period.

The theme of Christ Resurrected is not commonly represented. In contrast to the wounded and martyred Christ agonizing on the Cross, this is a serene image of the Resurrection. Since its arms were lost, the white flag with the red cross characteristic of his triumphant pose is absent.

We can observe the essential contribution of polychroming to the expression of the image, not only because it gives harmony and contrast to the carving, but also especially because it shades the gesture or expresion and even accentuates its plastics merit.

Although wood was the preferred material, maguey (Agave americana) was commonly used in Andean sculpture studios.

Following the custom, Adam is portrayed with certain virility, as does Eve, whose body exhibits no seductiveness or female attractiveness.