Green man" spring allegory in carved oak, forming a console. - Lot 44

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Green man" spring allegory in carved oak, forming a console. - Lot 44
Green man" spring allegory in carved oak, forming a console. Oval face with wide-open eyes, slightly aquiline nose, open mouth revealing teeth. The head emerges from foliage composed of ivy branches and seeds. England, circa 1500 H. 32 cm - L. 28 cm (Slightly missing) This face of a "green man" emerging from foliage is a symbolic representation that exists in many ancient myths and in different cultures that had no contact with each other. This representation is therefore linked to nature and springtime, to irresistible Life. Its representation in Christian iconography is therefore linked to the mystery of Christ's Resurrection and the renewal of life brought about by this event.
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