Patron Saint

Saint Christopher is known as the patron saint of travelers.

Depicted here is immortal Lan Caihe, the patron saint of florists and gardeners. Standing atop a lotus leaf in open water, they hold a gardening hoe in one hand and a basket for flow...

Depicted here is immortal Lu Dongbin, the patron saint of barbers who served the heavenly emperors as a scholar.

Watercolour on paper, signed and dated '1868' lower right Image size: 16 x 11 1/2 inches (40.5 x 29.25 cm) Mounted The scene represents the edge of the piazza at St Mark's Square i...

Depicted here is immortal Lu Dongbin, the patron saint of barbers who served the heavenly emperors as a scholar.

Depicted here is immortal Lan Caihe, the patron saint of florists and gardeners. Standing atop a lotus leaf in open water, they hold a gardening hoe in one hand and a basket for flow...

San Camilo, patron saint of the sick, nurses and dyeing people, is almost always depicted as he is here, ministering to his patient at the hour of death.

The tools of the trade — saw, plane, hammer, chisel, and carpenter’s square — are rendered with remarkable precision, emphasizing Saint Joseph’s identity as the patron saint of worke...

St. Aloysius became the patron saint of students and Catholic youth (and later of plague victims and caregivers) due to his exemplary piety and youthful holiness.

Rendered in vibrant polychrome glaze, the figure of St. Yves, the patron saint of lawyers and the poor, stands with open hands, symbolizing generosity and justice.

These decorative elements were likely meant to honor a religious figure or patron saint, making this a meaningful devotional piece.

Forgive Us Our Sins, Sacre-Coeur (Sacred-Heart in English) depicts a high fashion model on the Paris runway. St. Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, is scrawled on the canvas, graffit...

The triptych comprises a trio of porcelain plaques, depicting the patron saints of the German city of Cologne (Köln) by the renowned Berlin manufacturer KPM (Konigliche Porzellan-Man...

He is the patron saint of the poor, travelers, bricklayers, bakers, and others.

He is the patron saint of the poor, travelers, bricklayers, bakers, and others. .

Raphael has long been considered the patron saint of healers, travelers and fishermen. 2.

Francis of Assisi, who is known as the patron saint of animals. In the legend of St. Francis, the saint tamed a dangerous wolf by treating him as a creature of God and calling him “B...

She became one of the most important mystics, reformers and writers of the Catholic tradition and is also one of the patron saints of Spain. This sculpture captures her in a wonderfu...

For their charitable activities, their fame grew so fast that they were condemned to martyrdom by the Roman prefect Turcio Almachio. Saint Cecilia is known to be the patron saint of ...

Additionally, Saint George is the patron saint of England, adding further layers of historical significance to this unique piece.

She was canonized in 1920 and is one of the patron saints of France.

The coat of arms of Barcelona, highlighted with gold, is prominently displayed, featuring the Cross of Saint George (Cruz de Sant Jordi), the patron saint of Catalonia, and the red a...

The Nieves oval table, the focal point of the Nieves collection - it was amidst the crisp mountain air and the whisper of the wind that the name Nieves was born, a homage to the lege...

He continued his intense work, building monasteries and hospices while promoting classical and Christian education. He is the patron saint of scholars, archaeologists, librarians, st...

Wenceslas, today the Patron Saint of the Bohemian State. The opposite cartouche shows a bishop blessing a faithful under a saber and the crosier used in Germany, in the Rhineland Pal...

On the upper left, there is a stylized human figure identified as Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, depicted standing in episcopal garments.

The work can be attributed to an artist active between the 16th and 17th centuries in Florence, where the figurative tradition has always devoted considerable space to this subject, ...

The Patron Saint of dentists and toothaches was an apt choice for Warhol, who was constantly plagued by physical ailments.

The statue, which for this reason was called "Lemnia," served as a votive offering to ingratiate the goddess, the "patron saint" of Athens, during the colonization effort.

A pilgrimage soon developed here. The dispersal of the saint's relics to Italy and Poland (of which he is a patron saint) enabled his cult to spread beyond Austria.

Francis of Assisi, who is known as the patron saint of animals. In the legend of St. Francis, the saint tamed a dangerous wolf by treating him as a creature of God and calling him “B...

Bolognese School of the 16th Century Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna
Oil on Panel 20,5 x 7 x 0,8 cm This rare painting depicts Saint Catherine of Bologna as a mummy, housed in a ...

Flipping the coin reveals St. Mark, Venice's patron saint, standing while a doge kneels before him, holding a staff marked with "DVX."

Flipping the coin reveals St. Mark, Venice's patron saint, standing while a doge kneels before him, holding a staff marked with "DVX."

It is said that the grateful lion never left Jerome until his death, joining him there soon after. Saint Jerome was canonized and became the patron saint of translators.

George in Bavaria, founded in 1729, was established as a Catholic chivalric order to honor St. George, the patron saint of knighthood and soldiers. This engraving, part of Christian ...

From right to left in the first photo: ZHANG GUO-LAO Zhang Guo-Lao, the Taoist master, is represented with a yugu (musical instrument). He is not only the patron saint of painters an...

ABOUT: Inlay wood Sorrento Inlay in Sorrento: craftsmanship between history and modernity It is said that the art of wood inlay was imported to the Sorrento coast by the Benedictine ...

Emilio Negro (Bologna) This evocative painting, which we are delighted to exhibit to you, has Saint Cecilia, the Roman noblewoman who later converted to Christianity and a very popu...

Francesco da Santacroce, always working under the auspices of the workshop and often in collaboration with his father Girolamo (with whom he is frequently confused), devoted much of ...

Florian is venerated as the patron saint of firefighters and protector against fire and flood- a symbolism reflected in this powerful depiction.

This privilege was very envied by other monastic Orders. Saint Anthony was the patron saint of several crafts such as basket makers and gravediggers.

The side borders feature additional saints who may be the patron saints of the family that commissioned the icon.

This striking mid-17th-century oil painting, attributed to the workshop of Gaspar de Figueroa (1594-1658), depicts Saint Francis Xavier, a Jesuit and the patron saint of missionaries.

Her remains were recovered by monks on Mount Sanai. She is a patron saint of the city of Katerinis in Greece. The icon is a family piece (Greek Orhodox) and is personally memorialize...

The popularity of the story of St George led to his name being invoked by the English military in medieval battles to boost morale and emulate his courage, which in turn led to St Ge...

And yet, while Provence was the birthplace of Auguste Escoffier, the patron saint of French cooking, Provencal cooking itself has been relegated to the sidelines of French cuisine.

The arms show the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England, and the lion of England.

A pilgrimage soon occured. The spreading of Saint Florian’s relics to Italy and Poland (of which country Saint Florian is the patron saint) allowed his worship to cross Austrian bor...

This event—held annually on June 23, the eve of Saint John the Baptist’s feast, Florence’s patron saint—featured four horse-drawn coaches (cocchi), representing the city’s districts,...

Her courage and faith have made her a symbol of bravery and conviction. she is the patron saint of France and of soldiers. Ernest Legrand (October 4, 1872 – March 26, 1912) was a Fre...

The flower basket represents Lan Cai He, one of the Eight [Daoist] Immortals, patron saint of gardeners and florists. The motif with the protruding roots mostly occurs in (very) larg...

Today, she is widely revered as the patron saint of young girls, virgins, chastity, and survivors of sexual assault.

Inlay wood About Sorrento Inlay in Sorrento: craftsmanship between history and modernity It is said that the art of wood inlay was imported to the Sorrento coast by the Benedictine m...

In modern times, the parade is held during the holiday of St. Sebastian, the patron saint of Chiapa de Corzo. The dance begins with a parade of the parachicos through the streets led...

Along with Catherine o Siena, he was designated patron saint of Italy. The city of San Francisco in California, United States, is named after him.

The church is dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch, a dragon slayer and patron saint of child bearing. Devotion Saint Margaret of Antioch became popular in the 13th century and there ...

Along with Catherine of Siena, he was designated patron saint of Italy. San Francisco in California, United States, is named after him.

Bartholomew is venerated as the patron saint of tanners (among other classes) and is almost always shown with a flaying knife in hand.

One of which is Josaphaz (Josaphat), who was the first saint of the Eastern church to be canonised by Rome and was made the patron saint of Ukraine.