This is a lovely old piece, beautifully painted and incredibly detailed. The Christ image stands 13 1/2" high on his pillar and made of extremely heavy, hand painted chalkware or Plaster on a felted base.   He has a thorny crown and realistic tears and is incredibly lifelike.

The origin of this beautiful image is not well known. It is believed it was venerated in Cadiz, in the Franciscan Church, and after a flood there it was taken to the oratory of Don Diego de la Piedra, a knight and professor of the Order of St. James. Stories are told that a tidal wave threatened the city of Cadiz, and the Christian people took in procession the images most venerated of the city, the waters were detained and turned back before the image of Christ of Agony (Limpias). After this miracle, the people in thanksgiving to the Lord, requested the image of the Holy Christ would be placed in a special way for veneration in the Church of Cadiz. 

A hauntingly beautiful piece...