Icon - Wood - Santiago de Compostela - 60 cm

Magnificent sculpted relief in carved wood devoted to the iconography of **Santiago de Compostela**, a decorative piece from the mid-20th century that combines traditional craftsmanship, Jacobean themes, and remarkable narrative expressiveness. Carved from a single plank of solid wood, the work features a carefully crafted vertical composition, in which the various elements emerge from the background through deep carving that adds volume, dynamism, and visual richness. The scene is dominated by the equestrian figure of **Santiago Matamoros** (Saint James the Moor-slayer), depicted on horseback and carrying a banner, one of the most emblematic images in Spanish religious and artistic tradition. The composition also incorporates various symbolic elements associated with the cult of Saint James, while one side features an architectural stylization evoking the towers and silhouette of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, reinforcing the work’s connection to the celebrated Galician pilgrimage site. The carving displays qualities characteristic of the high-quality religious and tourist crafts produced in Spain during the second half of the 20th century, with an expressive interpretation of the figures and a strong emphasis on the contrast between smooth surfaces and areas of deep relief. The warm reddish tone of the wood enhances the forms and creates shadows that enrich the way the scene can be appreciated from different angles. Beyond its religious significance, the piece is an interesting testament to the cultural spread of the Way of Saint James and to the folk arts associated with Galicia’s historical identity. Its wall-mounted format and narrative character make it a highly distinctive decorative element, ideal for libraries, studies, country homes, or collections of sacred art and Spanish ethnography. With its understated, authentic presence, this relief stands out for the quality of its hand carving, the symbolic force of its iconography, and the natural beauty of the aged wood. A work steeped in tradition and cultural roots that evokes one of Spain’s great spiritual and historical symbols. Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

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