SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS Thuringia, early 16th century H. 58/69 cm Formerly from a coronation group of an altar with a crucifixion scene. Limewood, worked in full round. Polychromy removed, remnants of primer. The softwood base later. Damages due to age. Small breakouts in wood. Book part and toes added. Rest. Property of a Thuringian noble family, formerly inventory of Poschwitz Castle. The sculpture is visible on an old photography of the "Turmzimmer". Lit. "Über ein halbes Jahrtausend auf angestammter Scholle". Geschichte der Herren von der Gabelentz auf Poschwitz 1388-1938. Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig 1938, p. 106.