Seated female figure (Allegory of Judaism) 1748

Johann Georg Pinzel's "Seated female figure (Allegory of Judaism)" is a 1748 wooden sculpture that features a seated woman holding an open book. The figure is depicted as old and worn, with a sorrowful expression, likely symbolizing the Jewish people’s suffering. The sculpture is richly decorated with gold leaf, reflecting the opulence of the Baroque period, yet the somber subject matter alludes to the oppression experienced by the Jewish community in 18th-century Europe. The work's exaggerated, expressive features contribute to its intense emotional impact.