Saint Bernardino of Siena (1380–1444) ca. 1600 Fulvio Signorini Bernardino, toothless and charismatic, was a reforming Franciscan friar and a preacher of great power. He holds his attribute, the name of Jesus, which was one of his props while preaching. Quickly canonized following his death, he became a patron saint of Siena. This bronze was formerly in the Church of San Francesco, Saint Bernardino of Siena (1380–1444). Fulvio Signorini (1563–after 1609). Italian, Siena. ca. 1600. Bronze, black patina, details gilded. Sculpture-Bronze

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