St Nicholas of Bari

XV–XVI века · Скульптура

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The statuette showing the standing figure of St. Nicholas of Bari in ecclesiastical vestments, is made by an unknown artist in Siegburg, Germany in the 15th or 16th century.

It is made of pipeclay, which is a fine white clay also used to make tobacco pipes and pottery. Conveniently situated on a major trading route, Siegburg was a centre of ceramic production with well-organised workshops and kilns in which pipe-clay figures were also fired.

Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) of Bari is one of the most popular Saints. The legends told about him, were not spread before 500 years after his death. His parents having died when he was very young, he was consequently brought up by his uncle. He inherited a lot of money from his parents, which he all gave away to the needy and entered a monastery. He had a special affection to children. He died when only ca. 46 years old. His alleged relics were stolen by Italian merchants and are now in the church of Bari.

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