G. Panebianco - Sculpture, Altorilievo del Volto di Cristo Patiente - 34 cm - Polychrome plaster - 1930

The sculpture titled "Altorilievo del Volto di Cristo Patiente" by G. Panebianco is a polychrome plaster bas-relief from 1930 depicting the suffering face of Christ. Polychrome plaster involves a sculptural technique where the artist models figures in plaster and then applies painted colors to enhance realism and expression. Bas-relief is a low relief sculpture where forms slightly project from a flat background, and is a classical method for artistic storytelling in religious contexts. The subject of the "Volto di Cristo Patiente" (the patient or suffering face of Christ) reflects themes of passion and sacrifice central to Christian iconography, often used to inspire contemplation of Christ's suffering. The piece’s date situates it in the early 20th century, a period marked by both traditional religious art and emerging modernist influences. Collectors of religious and fine arts may value this work for its craftsmanship, emotive power, and place within religious artistic traditions.