Item no. 1219361632457
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Delivery time approx. 3–4 weeks · insured shipping from South Tyrol
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St John the Baptist is among the most formative figures of the New Testament. As a preacher of repentance, forerunner and witness of the coming Christ, he holds a special role in Christian symbolism. His depiction in a simple fur garment, with a cross staff and the lamb, points to his central message: the call to conversion and the pointing to the “Lamb of God”. The bearing of the figure – focused, serious and yet marked by inner calm – conveys strength and spiritual resolve.
Traditionally John is understood as a figure between the Old and the New Covenant. Many believers see his figure as a sign of orientation, clarity and a new beginning. In churches, chapels or private places of prayer, this depiction develops a strong spiritual presence. It recalls the value of inner direction and the importance of conscious steps in faith.
For christenings, church feasts, ordinations or spiritual jubilees, too, the figure has a high symbolic value. The lamb at his feet reinforces the biblical message and makes this depiction an expressive addition to traditional or modern sacred interiors.
The figure of St John the Baptist is made in pure hand carving in Val Gardena, South Tyrol, an area whose woodcarving has grown over generations. Selected lime wood is used, which is particularly well suited to detailed work because of its fine structure. After cutting comes the rough carving, in which the posture, the fur mantle and the lamb are laid out. In the fine carving the characteristic features are worked out: the clear anatomy, the lively structure of the hair, the deeply cut fur mantle and the sculptural figure of the lamb.
The different finishes give the motif different effects. The natural version emphasises the pure look of the wood and lets the cutting show. The stained version offers warm, harmonious tones and strengthens the depth of the drapery. In the painted colour finish, skin areas, fur mantle, cross staff and lamb are shaped in carefully matched layers of colour. Depending on the series, gold leaf accents may highlight individual elements and lend the piece additional value.
After painting or staining, a sealant is applied that protects the wood and stabilises the colouring. Each figure then undergoes a thorough quality check. Because every step is carried out by hand, each piece has slight variations in grain, colour nuances and details and thus has the character of a true one-of-a-kind. Depending on the production series, the figure may bear the Val Gardena label, which stands for verified origin and traditional craftsmanship.
Through the combination of precise carving, expressive iconography and careful surface treatment, the figure is suited both to sacred spaces and to private places of prayer where strong, biblically grounded symbolism is called for.
| Motif | St John the Baptist–Material: wood from the Gardena Valley – mainly lime wood, depending on size also maple or Swiss stone pine–Production: hand-carved in Val Gardena, South Tyrol–Finishes: Natural, multicolour stained, hand-painted, genuine gold leaf–Heights: 20, 30, 36, 40, 60, 80 cm–Origin: Italy (South Tyrol)–Workshop article number: 6500 |
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| Origin | Italy |
| Item number | 1219361632457 |
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Shipping: Hand-carved statues arrive insured, directly from the workshop in South Tyrol, to Germany and Austria only for €6.90. Delivery time approx. 3–4 weeks.
Returns: The statutory 14-day right of withdrawal applies. Please report any transport damage to us within 48 hours with a few photos, and we will sort out everything else.
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+49 30 2178 2502 (German & English)Hand-carved statues come to you insured directly from the workshop in South Tyrol, to Germany and Austria for €6.90. Delivery time is approx. 3–4 weeks.
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Yes, the 14-day statutory right of withdrawal applies. If anything is damaged in transit, please tell us within 48 hours and include a few photos.
