Heilige Patrick, Matthew Borrekens, after Erasmus quinllinus (2), 1644 print Saint Patricius, patron saint of Ireland and Irish missionary from the early Middle Ages. He is the first bishop of Ireland. He has a book and a bishop's staff in his hands. An angel on the right uses the end of this staff to chase snakes. H. Patricius himself also crushes a snake with his sole. According to legend, Saint Patricius was responsible for exiling all snakes from Ireland. His miter is on a table left. A hell dog hides under the table. The print has a Latin caption and a dedication. paper engraving saints.
Heilige Patrick, Matthew Borrekens, after Erasmus quinllinus (2), 1644 print Saint Patricius, patron saint of Ireland and Irish missionary from the early Middle Ages. He is the first bishop of Ireland. He has a book and a bishop's staff in his hands. An angel on the right uses the end of this staff to chase snakes. H. Patricius himself also crushes a snake with his sole. According to legend, Saint Patricius was responsible for exiling all snakes from Ireland. His miter is on a table left. A hell dog hides under the table. The print has a Latin caption and a dedication. paper engraving saints. snakes. Christian religion (+ devil(s)). cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'
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