Original Karl Demetz
Saint Adelheid Figurine Models
This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Adelheid carved in selected Maple wood and hand-painted in permanent watercolors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow-through in detail.
This wood-carved Saint Adelheid Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.
Feast day of Saint Adelaide: December 16
When did St. Adelaide live: in the tenth century
Biography of St. Adelaide:
St. Adelaide was born in Burgundy and married Lothair of Italy at the age of 15. Since her husband died only 3 years later, she was imprisoned and almost forced to marry the son of Lothair's successor. She managed to escape to Canossa and begged Otto of Germany for help. Indeed, Otto conquered Italy and married her before they where both crowned rulers of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope John XII. After Ottos death, Adelaide moved back to Burgundy and founded many churches and monasteries. Adelaide died in 999 and was canonized in 1097.
Patronage: St. Adelaide is patroness of brides, abuse victims, empresses, exiles, parenthood, princesses, prisoners and widows
Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Adelaide - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Adelaide is shown as an empress with crown, a cross around her neck, a book, a loaf of bread and a little ship with which she escaped from captivity.
When did St. Adelaide live: in the tenth century
Biography of St. Adelaide:
St. Adelaide was born in Burgundy and married Lothair of Italy at the age of 15. Since her husband died only 3 years later, she was imprisoned and almost forced to marry the son of Lothair's successor. She managed to escape to Canossa and begged Otto of Germany for help. Indeed, Otto conquered Italy and married her before they where both crowned rulers of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope John XII. After Ottos death, Adelaide moved back to Burgundy and founded many churches and monasteries. Adelaide died in 999 and was canonized in 1097.
Patronage: St. Adelaide is patroness of brides, abuse victims, empresses, exiles, parenthood, princesses, prisoners and widows
Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Adelaide - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Adelaide is shown as an empress with crown, a cross around her neck, a book, a loaf of bread and a little ship with which she escaped from captivity.
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