Saint Florian
sculptor
Unknown
Dateabout 1520-1525
Place MadeBavaria, Germany, Europe
MediumPolychromed wood (the staff is modern)
Dimensions157.5 cm (62 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberS4n3
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryThis painted wood sculpture depicts Saint Florian, the patron saint of chimney sweeps and firefighters. Clad in full armor, he hold a banner and a bucket which he uses to pour water onto the burning building at his feet--his customary attributes after the middle of the 15th century.
Id728288
Last Updated8/14/24
EmbARK ObjectID13082
Source ID2093
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