Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231)

Michael Blatnik "Saint Anthony of Padua" 2018 santo retablo hispanic devotional spanish colonial

Michael Blatnik

(20th-21st century)
Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231)
contemporary
 
wood with pigments,
signed and dated verso
31 ½ x 13 ½ x 4 ½ inches
24491
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"Saint Anthony of Padua, born in Portugal, was a great preacher, but folklore has exaggerated his ability by claiming that birds, insects and even fish listened attentively to his voice. He has therefore become, like his master Saint Francis of Assisi, a patron of animals. Anthony specializes in finding lost animals and lost items of all sorts, especially burros and cows. He is also a patron of the home. "
Larry Frank (A Land So Remote, Vol 2, pg 516)

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