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LicensePlaque of Saint Lucy, wood, Spanish, 17th century
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden plaque of St Lucy of Syracuse, Spanish, 17th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden plaque of St Lucy of Syracuse, Spanish, 17th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Plaque of Saint Lucy, wood, Spanish, 17th century
Wooden plaque of Saint Lucy, Spain, 1601-1700. 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.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634376
- Measurements:
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overall: 580 mm x 475 mm x 150 mm,
overall (lying flat): 105 mm x 467 mm x 585 mm, 4.218 kg
overall (upright): 585 mm x 467 mm x 105 mm, 4.218 kg
- type:
- plaque
