Statue of St Anthony the Hermit, Netherlands, 1801-1900
- Made:
- 1801-1900 in Netherlands
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Statue of Saint Anthony the Hermit, Dutch, 16th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Statue of Saint Anthony the Hermit, Dutch, 16th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Statue of Saint Anthony the Hermit, Dutch, 19th century
Statue of Saint Anthony the Hermit, Dutch, 16th century. St. Anthony was patron saint of those afflicted with ergotism, also known as St. Anthony's fire, a skin disease caused by grain infected by the ergot fungus. St Anthony's fire is symbolised by the flames at the base of this statue.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A71663
- Materials:
- oak (wood), paint and complete
- Measurements:
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overall: 476 mm x 116 mm x 158 mm, 2.3 kg
- type:
- statue
- credit:
- Vieux Venise
