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Elegant 60 cm statue of Saint Augustine, made from wood paste, a noble material from the traditional sacred crafts. This sculpture depicts the Holy Bishop and Doctor of the Church with his classic iconographic attributes, combining liturgical solemnity with profound devotional intensity, making it ideal both for sacred furnishings and communal prayer spaces.
In this detailed representation visible in the image image_e4ca2a.jpg, Saint Augustine of Hippo is depicted in his episcopal vestments, recalling his ministry as Bishop of Hippo and his immense stature as a theologian and Doctor of the Church. The Saint wears a solemn red cope, a color that in Catholic liturgy evokes the fire of the Holy Spirit and divine love, embellished with gold decorations and the Christological monogram IHS, finely painted on the front panels. Beneath the cope, the purity of the white alb stands out.
The statue's iconography is rich in fundamental theological symbols:
The flaming heart: Held delicately in his right hand, it represents the soul's salvific restlessness and ardent love for divine Truth, a famous reference to the passage from the Confessions: "Inquietum est cor nostrum donec requiescat in te".
The book: Supported by his left arm, it symbolizes his immense doctrinal output, philosophical wisdom, and fidelity to the Word of God.
The mitre and pastoral staff: Episcopal insignia that testify to his authority as shepherd and guardian of Christ's flock.
The choice of wood paste as the material gives the work superior aesthetic and structural value. Historically associated with the great sculptural tradition of author-crafted sacred objects, this material allows extraordinary detail, from the expressive features of the face and graying beard to the soft folds of the drapery.
The proportions are harmonious and carefully calibrated both for display in niches and on altars:
Maximum height: 60 cm (including the inserted pastoral staff).
Height of the statue's body: 56 cm (measured to the top of the mitre).
Halo diameter: 15 cm, made with a gilded openwork design framing the Saint's head.
Finish: Painted in warm tones with blended shading that gives the statue depth and decorative appeal.
Due to its size and the precision of its details, this statue is perfectly suited to an intermediate setting between official liturgical furnishings and high-profile private devotion:
Ideal for permanent display in side chapels, medium-sized liturgical halls, seminaries, or ecclesiastical libraries dedicated to the study of patristics.
A gift of the highest value for priests on the occasion of ordination anniversaries, or for enhancing professional offices and private chapels of families connected to Augustinian spirituality.
