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16th Century Southern Germany Wood Figure of Saint Roch

About the Item

Easily recognizable with his gesture of showing pest effect on his thigh this pilgrim saint is accompanied by an angel curing him. The quality of the wood is noteworthy. Bibliography Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art Chrétien, III/3, PUF, Paris, 1959, pp. 1155-1161. Jacques de Voragine, La Légende dorée, Flammarion, Paris, 1967. Tardy, Dictionnaire des thèmes et décors, E. Tardy, Paris, 1957.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.91 in (142 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Ouen, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3115327271342

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