Terracotta relief of St. Anthony Hermitage Overall

Terracotta relief of St. Anthony Hermitage Overall
dimensions without suspension: 115 x 64 cm.
Italy, 16th century.

In a high, ogival, gilded wooden frame the terracotta relief of the frontally standing Saint Anthony in a long, wrinkled robe with hood on back plate. The saint, with wavy hair, long beard and narrow nose, has his gaze turned slightly downward; he has placed his right hand on his chest and holds a long T-shaped staff in his left. A small piglet peeps out from under his coat. The relief with the figure of the saint standing on a partially gilded wooden base tapering downwards. The frame is partly gilded and remains of gilding can also be found on the relief. Splinters of wood, especially in the base and frame area, age and usage sssp.

Note:
The saint was the patron saint against the dreaded "Antonius fire", a poisoning caused by the ergot in the grain. Cross staff and pig are attributes of the saint. (1240929) (2) Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.