Saint Colmcille (Columba)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
stone
Measurements
1350 mm (H); 510 mm (W); 480 mm (D)
Order this imageCollection
Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1220442
Summary
Stone, Saint Colmcille (Columba). A full-length male statue, one the patron saints of Ireland, performing a blessing with right hand and bowl in left hand, wearing robes with clasp in front. Stork depicted at base of statue.
Marks and inscriptions
COLUMCILLE NOEB A.D.521-597 JUNE 9th