Saint James 1407 - 1413

This small, black, wooden sculpture of Saint James, created in the Workshop of Santiago de Compostela between 1407 and 1413, embodies the artistic practices of the era. The sculpture is notable for its realistic details and the expressive carving, evident in Saint James's facial features. The figure is presented in a traditional pose, holding a staff and a book, symbolic of his role as a Christian apostle and pilgrim patron. Today, this sculpture can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, a testament to its significance in the history of art and religious iconography.