16th century Reliquary bust of St Jude
- Period
- Circa 1500 - 1520
- Origin
- Spain
- Dimensions
- W 12" × H 17" × D 7"
- Reference
- #Marh1629
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
16th century polychromed reliquary bust depicting St Jude. St. Jude is the Patron Saint of Hope and impossible causes and one of Jesus’ original twelve Apostles. He preached the Gospel with great passion, often in the most difficult circumstances. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, he made profound differences in people’s lives as he offered them the Word of God.