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LicenseStatue of Saint Benignus, wood, French, 18th - 19th century
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Statue of Saint Benignus, wood, French
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Statue of Saint Benignus, wood, French, 18th - 19th century
Wooden statue of Saint Benignus, France, probably c. 1601-1700. Benignus may have been a missionary priest from Lyons who was martyred at Epagny, France in the late second century under the Roman emperor Aurelian. He is depicted, during his martyrdom, with his fingers being tortured.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634679
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), paint and complete
- Measurements:
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overall: 530 mm x 193 mm x 110 mm, 3.35kg
- type:
- statue
