Name: Rare 17th century carved oak panel sculpture 21"
SKU: OKA6891960880
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Rare 17th century carved oak panel sculpture 21″

SKU:OKA6891960880
Category:Religious

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Dating back to the 1600s from a private home in France, this rare piece tells an intriguing story. Carved from a single piece of oak wood, it depicts a cherub lifting up a bishop figure wearing an upside-down cross. Historically, this symbol has been attributed to symbolize humility and devotion to the faith, reflecting the virtues and spiritual ideals associated with Saint Peter’s martyrdom. The symbol originates from the Catholic tradition that when sentenced to death, Peter requested that his cross be upside down, as he felt unworthy of being crucified in the same manner as Jesus.

Conversely, the inverted cross could be seen as a symbol indicating the figure has renounced his faith or possibly symbolize rebellion or opposition to established norms. It is important to note that symbols can hold different meanings to different individuals and may evolve over time. The ambiguous nature of symbols allows for personal interpretation and can spark

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Rare 17th century carved oak panel sculpture 21″

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