Crucifixion of Christ - Mid Century Enamelled Ceramic Plaque

Devotional object in enamelled ceramic representing the Crucifixion of Christ, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John under the INRI acronym. A representative piece of mid-20th century European modernist sacred art.

Object History: This work is part of the liturgical renewal movement of the 1960s. It is characterized by a simplified visual language, close to expressionism, where the power of color and the texture of the vitreous enamel take precedence over anatomical realism, following the tradition of Mediterranean artisan workshops.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique: Polychrome vitreous enamel on red clay ceramics
- Dimensions: Height 26 cm (10.2 inches), width 12.5 cm (4.9 inches), and depth 1.5 cm (0.6 inches)
- Weight: 740 g (1.63 lbs)
- Material: Ceramic and vitreous enamel
- Condition: Excellent state of preservation. The vitreous surface maintains its original brilliance and opacity without enamel chips. The natural terracotta reverse shows manufacturing marks and a functional hole for wall hanging.

Use and Value: A piece of interest for 20th-century artistic ceramic collectors and interior decoration with a historical-religious character. Delivered as an individual piece without additional supports.