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St Anthony of Padua standing with the infant Christ in his arms
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St Anthony of Padua standing with the infant Christ in his arms
- Object:
Panel
- Place of origin:
Köln (city), Germany (probably, made)
- Date:
1650-1699 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Stained glass
- Credit Line:
Given by J. Pierpont Morgan
- Museum number:
C.57-1919
- Gallery location:
In Storage
This panel shows St Anthony holding the infant Christ in his arms. St Anthony was originally from Portugal but he became a Franciscan monk in Italy and died there in Padua in 1231. He is often seen carrying a lily, as here, which is a symbol of his purity.
According to a Life of St Anthony, the saint had a vision of the Virgin Mary carrying the infant Christ. In the art of the Counter Reformation, when the Roman Catholic Church was revived in the period from about 1540-1650, St Anthony himself is often depicted holding the Christ Child, as shown here.
Much of the stained glass designed for religious settings was removed from its original location and dispersed. This was often the result of religious and political upheavals.
