Sculpture of St Anthony

Circa 1600
Italy

W 9 3/4" × H 12 1/2" × D 5"

Stock # Marh2362

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Sculpture of St Anthony holding a book with a flame rising from the book and Tau cross on his chest.

Noted by his contemporaries for his powerful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick, he was one of the most quickly canonized saints in church history. ... He is also the patron saint of lost things.