Christ Child, anonymous, 1510 walnut (figure), oak (socle) with polychromy, gilding and lead detail, 51 × × , This nude boy is represented in his future role ,saviour of the world,This is indicated , globe ,holds and his gesture of benediction, Statues of the naked Christ Child ,were often dressed with real clothes and a metal crown,The statue’s base bears the hallmarks of Mechelen, a guarantee of the quality of the painting, Dutch, The Netherlands .

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Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
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