This neo-Gothic bas-relief from the late 19th century is crafted from a single block of oak wood, depicting a medieval knight in full regalia. The figure, with tunic and cloak draped across the shoulders and a period headgear, stands in a deep niche inspired by Gothic architectural forms. The backdrop features pointed arches, slender columns with stylized capitals, and finely carved details, referencing cathedral ornamentation of the period. The sculpture presents a warm, medium-dark brown hue, with tactile oak grain and subtle shifts in tone that lend visual depth. The surface shows a matte finish with gentle highlights from natural patina and age. Its proportions—40 cm in height by 19 cm in width—recall the vertically oriented wall decorations typical for this style. The texture is predominantly smooth with occasional hand-finished irregularities, and minor surface scratches or darker marks appropriate for an antique; there are no significant losses, and the piece remains in good overall condition. The character of this relief evokes the spirit of the 19th century, when Europe looked to the Middle Ages for inspiration, seeing chivalric values and spiritual grandeur in Gothic motifs. The knight, enclosed within the architectural frame, appears as a guardian from another era, conjuring the dim interior of a cathedral where such images recalled the ideals of a bygone age. Soft gradations of light and the hand-carved details lend the work a contemplative, almost narrative presence—an ode to the medieval revival and reverence for historic
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Height40 cm
Width19 cm
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Width19 cm
Height40 cm
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