This wooden figure represents the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is made in a South Tyrolean wood carving. You can choose between several different sizes and designs. The finishes are natural wood, three-tone stained wood and painted wood. The type of wood used for production is mainly sycamore.
For the wooden figure in sizes 50 cm and 80 cm, lime wood is used. The wooden figure is painted by hand by our artists. Oil paints are used in the process.
The veneration of the heart of Jesus is part of Roman Catholic spirituality.
Jesus is venerated by love symbolized by his heart.
Depiction of the Heart of Jesus has been known since the 15th century. Today's best-known depiction developed in the 19th and 20th centuries. Jesus is depicted with a visible heart, usually with the gesture of blessing or by pointing to the heart. What is striking when observing is that the heart is shown in the middle of the body and not on the left side of the body as anatomically correct.
Observation is striking is that the heart is depicted in the center of the body and not as anatomically correct on the left side of the body. This shows that the Heart of Jesus has nothing to do with medicine, but is a symbol of love.
In this depiction, Jesus shows the heart with one hand and the blessing with the other hand. As already mentioned, the heart is located in the middle of the body.
From the heart come flames and a small cross. Jesus is depicted in the traditional style. His robe has a conspicuous drapery. His head is slightly tilted downwards. Jesus shares his love with believers.