Saint Giles and the Hind

anoniem, c. 1530 - c. 1540

In the Middle Ages, there were countless saints who could protect believers from every disease or disaster. Saint Giles, dressed and shorn like a Benedictine monk, was the patron saint of hunters, foresters, archers and cattle dealers. The hind (red deer) recalls one of his legendary deeds: he protected the animal from the arrows shot by a king out hunting.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-NM-2731
  • Dimensionsdepth 19.5 cm, height 58.5 cm x width 25 cm x depth 22 cm
  • Physical characteristicseikenhout