Original Karl Demetz
Saint Agnes of Rome Figurine Models
This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Agnes of Rome carved in selected Maple wood and hand painted in permanent water colors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow through in detail.
This wood-carved Saint Agnes of Rome Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes.
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Feastday St. Agnes: January the 21stWhen did St. Agnes live: Fourth century
Biography of St. Agnes:
The story of St. Agnes is based on two different traditions referring to two different martyrs. According to the Latin tradition St. Agnes was massacred when she was twelve years old, whereas the Hellenic tradition remembers her as an adult virgin. The Greek story tells about a youngster who tried to violate St. Agnes and dropped dead. When the prefect interrogated Agnes about this death, she answered that a white dressed angel had protected her.
Statues and sculptures of St. Agnes - portrayal, imagery and emblem: The sculptures represent St. Agnes with a sheep in her arms and a book in her hand.
Patronage St. Agnes: Patroness of virgins, fiancées and gardeners
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