SOLD - Saint Dominic of Guzman, sculpture in polychrome and gilded walnut, Spain, late 16th-early 17

SOLD - Saint Dominic of Guzman, sculpture in polychrome and gilded walnut, Spain, late 16th-early 17th century - Stante, with his arms raised caught in the moment in which, according to the story of the blessed Alano della Rupe, he had the vision of the Virgin Mary - The fact happened in Toulouse in 1212. - According to the story of Blessed Alano della Rupe, in 1213-1214 Domenico, while preaching in Spain with his brother Fra Bernardo, was kidnapped by pirates - On the night of the Annunciation of Mary (25 March) a storm was wrecking the ship they were on with the pirates, when the Madonna told Domenico that the only salvation from certain death for the crew was to say yes to his Brotherhood of the Rosary They accepted and the sea calmed down - Measurements: 68 x 24 x 20 cm - The work, like all our other objects, is sold accompanied by certificates of authenticity and lawful origin. We personally take care and organize the packaging and shipping of works of art with insurance all over the world