The Miracle of Saint Hyacinth Odrowaz at Kiev

细节

Charles-Joseph Natoire (Nîmes 1700-1777 Castel Gandolfo)
The Miracle of Saint Hyacinth Odrowaz at Kiev
black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and grey wash, heightened with white (oxidized), arched
26 3/8 x 19¼ in. (672 x 491 mm.)

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拍品专文

Saint Hyacinth (circa 1185-1257) was a patron saint of Poland and a missionary among the pagans of Northern Europe. He received the habit from Saint Dominic himself and carried his message to Germany, Denmark, Scandinavia and Russia, establishing a monastery at Kiev. A short while later the city was besieged by a Mongol raiding party, but the Saint and his followers were able to walk to safety across the river carrying the treasures of the foundation. It was said that his footprints could be seen on the water for many years.