Bust of Christ c. 1718 - 1725

This terracotta bust of Christ, created by Michiel van der (I) Voort between 1718 and 1725, depicts a sorrowful Christ with downcast eyes and a flowing beard. The sculpture's realistic details, like the intricate rendering of Christ's hair and beard, evoke a sense of pathos and piety, typical of Baroque religious art. Despite its small size (21 cm high, 19 cm wide, 14 cm deep), the bust powerfully conveys the suffering of Christ, making it a compelling example of Dutch religious sculpture from the early 18th century.