The Sleeping Infant Jesus – Marble sculpture, Italy, early 19th century
A refined white marble sculpture depicting the Infant Jesus asleep, delicately reclining on his side in a peaceful posture of slumber. His charming face, with its soft features, is framed by fine, gracefully falling curls; the nude body—modestly draped with a light cloth around the hips—demonstrates great anatomical finesse and a beautiful Neoclassical sensibility.
The sculpture rests on its original red velvet-covered base.
Italy, 19th century
Dimensions: 26 cm x 12 cm
Dimensions without base: 24 cm x 8 cm
