Imposing Oak Bust Of Saint James The Greater, Circle Of Hendrik Frans Verbruggen
Artist: Circle Of Hendrik Frans Verbruggen
Imposing oak bust of Saint James the Greater, circle of Hendrik Frans Verbruggen
An imposing oak bust of the pilgrim Saint, James the Greater.
From the circle of Hendrik Frans Verbruggen.
Flemish, last quarter of the 17th century.
Measures 62 x 52 x 25cm.
Hendrik Frans Verbruggen (c.1654 - 1724) was a Flemish sculptor and draftsman, who is best known for his Baroque church furniture in various Belgian churches.
Saint James the Greater was the first apostle to shed his blood for Christ and was sent by him on a pilgrimage to evangelize Spain. An iconic symbol associated with pilgrimage is a scallop shell or 'viera' which is pinned to his cloak. He is the patron Saint of Pilgrims, Spain, Galicia, and Santiago de Compostela.
An imposing oak bust of the pilgrim Saint, James the Greater.
From the circle of Hendrik Frans Verbruggen.
Flemish, last quarter of the 17th century.
Measures 62 x 52 x 25cm.
Hendrik Frans Verbruggen (c.1654 - 1724) was a Flemish sculptor and draftsman, who is best known for his Baroque church furniture in various Belgian churches.
Saint James the Greater was the first apostle to shed his blood for Christ and was sent by him on a pilgrimage to evangelize Spain. An iconic symbol associated with pilgrimage is a scallop shell or 'viera' which is pinned to his cloak. He is the patron Saint of Pilgrims, Spain, Galicia, and Santiago de Compostela.
13 800 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oak
Reference (ID): 1035768
Availability: In stock
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