| Date added: | 05/07/09 |
| Period: | 1800s |
| Cateogry: | Antique Accessories |
This is a French Vietnam figurine of Saint Roch done in the 1800’s. The paint is vibrant on the figure but does have some paint loss. The figure is mounted to a modern wood base. As you can see from the photos, the piece has been broken at the feet.
The total height is 13” and the figure is approx. 11 1/2” high.
Please let me know if you need additional photos or if you have any questions.
Here is a slight history of the saint.
Saint Roch, a French nobleman, gave away his wealth and set out on a pilgrimage in the 1300s, healing plague victims by making the sign of the cross. Iconographically, he is dressed as a nobleman, but his broad-rimmed hat is trimmed with keys (attributes of a pilgrim to Rome) and the Holy Face (attribute of a pilgrim to Jerusalem). When Saint Roch himself was stricken with plague, a dog brought him food; therefore his personal attribute is a dog with bread in its mouth. Occasionally the angel who miraculously healed him is depicted. In Puerto Rico, he wears a tunic raised to show his left knee—a reference to an ulcer on his leg, caused by the plague.
| Price: | $425.00 |
| Shipping: | $30.00 |
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