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Oak Sculpture Representing Saint Nicholas, Flanders (1650)
Rich and refined Flemish Baroque statue of Saint Nicholas in patinated oak.
Originally, the statue was probably polychrome, but over time, its surface has become evenly patinated, giving it a sober appearance. The refined details and the sober yet powerful appearance of this statue are characteristic of late Baroque sculpture in the Southern Netherlands during the second half of the 17th century.
In Flemish Christian art, Saint Nicholas is usually depicted as a bishop with a characteristic miter and a staff in his right hand. The figure of Saint Nicholas originates from the Christian bishop Nicholas of Myra, born in the 3rd century in what is now Antalya. In the early Middle Ages, he was venerated as the patron saint of merchants, bankers, and sailors, making him particularly popular in port and trading cities such as Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp.
Originally, the statue was probably polychrome, but over time, its surface has become evenly patinated, giving it a sober appearance. The refined details and the sober yet powerful appearance of this statue are characteristic of late Baroque sculpture in the Southern Netherlands during the second half of the 17th century.
In Flemish Christian art, Saint Nicholas is usually depicted as a bishop with a characteristic miter and a staff in his right hand. The figure of Saint Nicholas originates from the Christian bishop Nicholas of Myra, born in the 3rd century in what is now Antalya. In the early Middle Ages, he was venerated as the patron saint of merchants, bankers, and sailors, making him particularly popular in port and trading cities such as Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp.
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