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Italian, Venice - Saint Christopher, about 1400

Italian, Venice

Saint Christopher, about 1400

Gilded lindenwood , 58.5 cm (23 1/16 in.)

Commentary

In Christian religions, Saint Christopher—the patron saint and protector of travelers—carried the Christ Child across a treacherous river on his shoulders.This gilded lindenwood statue of Saint Christopher and the Christ Child is situated in the Chapel, tucked away in a choir stall. This sculpture of a saint is one of many placed in this area, which still functions as an active sacred space with a consecrated altar.