Saint Roch statue in painted wood pulp, 24 in
Saint Roch statue in painted wood pulp, 24 in.
Statue of Saint Roch made of painted wood pulp, hand-finished by craftsmen who carefully refine the details. The saint is portrayed in pilgrim garments in contrasting light and dark tones as he makes his journey to Rome.
He is shown with an exposed knee revealing the characteristic plague sore, and at his side is the dog holding a piece of bread in its mouth, a symbol of the aid he received during his illness.
Saint Roch is a widely venerated figure in...
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Saint Roch statue in painted wood pulp, 24 in.
Statue of Saint Roch made of painted wood pulp, hand-finished by craftsmen who carefully refine the details. The saint is portrayed in pilgrim garments in contrasting light and dark tones as he makes his journey to Rome.
He is shown with an exposed knee revealing the characteristic plague sore, and at his side is the dog holding a piece of bread in its mouth, a symbol of the aid he received during his illness.
Saint Roch is a widely venerated figure in the Christian tradition, patron of many towns and invoked as protector of the sick, of pilgrims and against epidemics.
Suitable for personal devotion or for placement in religious settings.
Total height including the halo: 27 in; halo diameter: 5.9 in; height of the statue alone: 25.8 in.