The Technique of Sculpture in Wood with Polychrome Lead Mask: the contingency of Christs of Passion of Third Order of Carmen of Ouro Preto (MG)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the techniques and materials of sculptures of the Passion of Christ, located in the lateral altarpieces of the ship and of the consistory of the Church of Third Order of Our Lady of Carmen of Ouro Preto (MG). It was emphasized the technology of wood carving with polychrome lead mask, common in Spain and Andean countries in the 17th and 18th centuries, which is rare in Minas Gerais. The methodology used was the bibliographic survey in the areas of history, art; in situ research and photographic record of Christs Passion. Such images must be preserved and recognized as an important source of historical, artistic and social research.

Keywords

• Polychrome sculpture in wood
• lead mask
• Third Order of Our Lady of Carmen of Ouro Preto