Neapolitan Santo Figure

A Neapolitan Santo figure is a religious artwork originated from Naples, often made in the form of saints or other religious characters .
These specific figures became popular in the 18th. and 19th. century and are often made of wood , with the face , hand and feet polychromed ( painted in multiple colors) , creating a realistic effect.
The addition of glass eyes enchances this realism , giving the figure an intense , almost lifelike expression .
These figures were often used in home chapels or for processions .