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17th/18th Century Carved Figure of Saint Agnes

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A 17th/18th century carved oak figure depicting saint Agnes of Rome.
The carving has some small chips and a loss of her left hand - commiserate with age , but she has fantastic colour and patination and is in very good condition.
Saint Agnes (291–304 C.E.) was a virgin martyr and saint of the Christian church. Also known as Saint Agnes of Rome and Saint Ines (or Santa Ynez), she is one of seven women, besides the Virgin Mary, commemorated by name in the Roman Missal.
Traditionally, Agnes was martyred for her faith during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian in the late third century C.E. However, some believe she may have died under Decius in a localized persecution half a century before this. The earliest (late fourth century) sources tell little of her life, other than that she was executed as a Christian at age 12 or 13. Later legends add that, before her death, she was forcibly taken to a house of prostitution to secure her dishonor before her martyrdom, but that her virginity was miraculously preserved by an angelic intervention. In like manner, her hair grew wondrously long to cover her nakedness from pagan onlookers at her death scene, and the fire meant to devour her refused to burn.

Dimensions
Height = 50 cm (19.7")
Width = 17 cm (6.7")
Depth = 10 cm (3.9")
Price
£650.00  UK
$830.70  USA
€763.49  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 4/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Date late 17th century  Late 17th Century Antiques Material Oak Origin European Item code as964a011 Status Sold

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