Collection

Wooden statue of Saint Lucy

Made:
Spain

Wooden statue of Saint Lucy, with separated fragment depicting four fingers, unsigned, Spain, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A61570
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 675 mm x 267 mm x 220 mm, 7.22 kg
type:
statues
credit:
Andrade, R.

Parts

Wooden statue of Saint Lucy, Spain, 1801-1900

Wooden statue of Saint Lucy, Spain, 1801-1900

Wooden statue of Saint Lucy, Spain, 1801-1900. St. Lucy was martyred in the 3rd century AD during the persecution of the Christians by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. She became a patron of eye problems because legend told how she never wished to marry, and when a suitor admired her eyes, she plucked them out in scorn to discourage his advances. Miraculously they grew back again.

Measurements:
overall: 675 mm x 267 mm x 220 mm, 7.22 kg
Materials:
complete , wood (unidentified) and paint
Object Number:
A61570/1
type:
statue
Fragment, depicting four fingers, from the wooden statue of Saint Lucy, 1801-1900

Fragment, depicting four fingers, from the wooden statue of Saint Lucy, 1801-1900

Fragment, depicting four fingers, from the wooden statue of Saint Lucy, unsigned, Spain, 1801-1900

Materials:
wood
Object Number:
A61570/2
type:
statue and fragment

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