Saint-Hubert, Early 20th Century, Sculpture in Oak

Description

Carved oak representation of Saint Hubert, patron saint of hunters and foresters, dating from the early 20th century. The legend … more Carved oak representation of Saint Hubert, patron saint of hunters and foresters, dating from the early 20th century. The legend tells that Lord Hubert, hunting on a Good Friday, found himself facing a stag that had a luminous cross between its horns, and that made his dogs lie down: a voice reproached him for hunting on a holy day, and for devoting himself so much to this passion that he forgot his duties. The holy man is represented here in hunting clothes, wearing a hat and a hood, with boots. Typical accessories complement his outfit, including a pibole and a gibecière. Standing on a tree trunk, he also has his crossbow at his feet. The man contemplates the animal, and flatters the neck of the deer which carries a cross between its horns, a reminder of the myth.
This work will speak to lovers of Nature, and more particularly of the art of hunting: this poetic representation of Saint-Hubert in Oak will add a folkloric touch to your decoration.

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Period : Early XXth century

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