Saint Ulrich
A fish for a saint
The carved, brightly painted, and partially gilded wooden sculpture of Saint Ulrich stood in the old parish church at the cemetery. It is a late work by a sculptor from the Vinazer school and depicts Saint Ulrich, the patron saint, wearing a mitre and bishop's vestments, holding a staff, as well as a fish resting on the Book of Gospels. Ulrich was the Bishop of Augsburg around the year 1000. His veneration was brought to Val Gardena by the medieval lords of the manor.
Main category:
Art
Subcategory:
Sculpture
Epoch:18th century
Area(s):Ortisei
GPS coordinates:@11.67562,46.57747
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