Beschreibung
Statue in oak depicting Saint Franciscus of Assisi – founder of the Franciscan order – in neo gothic style.
Statue carved in oak in neo gothic style depicting Saint Franciscus of Assisi (1182-1226) founder of the order of the Franciscans. Saint Francis lived in extreme poverty – considered all creatures as his brothers and sisters – and is the inventor of the nativity scene’s in the stable of Bethlehem that became immensely popular. His feast-day – 4 oktober is also world animal day. St. Francis is patron of Italia.
Die Statue war wahrscheinlich Teil einer Kanzel oder eines Altaraufsatzes.
Gute Schnitzqualität. Original Polychromie - teilweise beschädigt.
Aus einem Nonnenkloster in Brabant. (Niederlande)
Abmessungen: 42 x 16,5 x 7 cm.
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