SAINT JEAN DE CAPISTRAN

SAINT JEAN DE CAPISTRAN
An appliqué figure in repoussé silver, the Saint is shown standing in Franciscan garb over his armor, wearing a helmet, holding a sword in his right hand and an open book in his left.
Early foreign work. Charançon hallmark
Probably part of an altarpiece or reliquary shrine.
Height: 23.5 cm - Width: 8 cm - Depth: 4 cm
On a wooden base
Gross weight : 350 g

Saint Jean de Capistran (1386--456) was an Italian Franciscan monk, tireless preacher and renowned jurist. A member of the Order of Friars Minor, he traveled throughout Europe preaching the Catholic faith. In 1456, despite his advanced age, he spiritually led the Christian troops in the defense of Belgrade against the Ottomans, for which he was portrayed with military attributes. He was canonized in 1690 and celebrated on October 23.

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