A Norman carving depicting St Nicholas (known as St Nicholas of Myra and of Bari, and Nicholas the Wonderworker) who was considered a patron saint of travellers, sailors and merchants (all depicted in the picture). In later years he also became the patron saint of archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, and students

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Size: 8729px × 3458px
Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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