Terracotta statue depicting Pope Saint Cornelius. Saint Cornelius is recognizable by his attribute: the horn. The triple crown (tiara) characterizes him as pope. Cornelius was pope from 251 to 253. His feast day is celebrated on September 14. His at

Terracotta statue depicting Pope Saint Cornelius. Saint Cornelius is recognizable by his attribute: the horn. The triple crown (tiara) characterizes him as pope. Cornelius was pope from 251 to 253. His feast day is celebrated on September 14. His attribute, the horn, dates back to the fifteenth century. It was thought that the name Cornelius was derived from the Roman word for horn: 'cornu'. Cornelius was honored as the patron saint of horned cattle. Probably Belgium, 17th century. H. 148 cm.

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