Statue
early 16th century (made)
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This statue representing St. Catherine was probably made in the early 16th century Flanders or Northern France. This has much been repaired: the hands, sword, book, crown, Maximinus's sceptre are entirely modern, and her cloak and dress have also been repaired in several places.
Object details
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| Brief description | Statue st catherine; wood French or Flemish 16th century. |
| Physical description | Figure in oak, St. Catherine. The saint stands looking straight before her, with a crown on her head. In her right-hand she holds a sword, the point of which rests on the head of the Emperor Maximinus, who she tramples under-foot. In the other hand she holds a book. |
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| Summary | This statue representing St. Catherine was probably made in the early 16th century Flanders or Northern France. This has much been repaired: the hands, sword, book, crown, Maximinus's sceptre are entirely modern, and her cloak and dress have also been repaired in several places. |
| Bibliographic reference | Stoneacre, Kent. National Trust guidebook. London, 2001. pp. 4-5. |
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| Accession number | A.170-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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