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Carved wooden statue representing St. Lucia * holding the palm of martyrdom, antique eighteenth century.
This statue is in good condition.
A note: some small accidents on the wood (see red fkèches), some cracks and small holes, wear time, although looking at the photos.
Virgin Sicilian martyred in Syracuse, in 304 under Diocletian. She had made the pilgrimage to Catania on the grave of St. Agatha; after healing of the mother, she distributed all his wealth to the poor. Denounced as a Christian by her fiancé, she had throat pierced by a sword. His cult was introduced to Rome from the sixth century. Around 1000, the relics of the Saint are made in Lorraine by Thierry, bishop of Metz. Iconography: St Lucia has three kinds of attributes: the sword of his martyrdom; two eyes on a tray; a single palm. (from "Big Book of Saints Worship and iconography in the West" by Jacques Baudoin).
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