St. Roch
Description
St. Roch has been evoked since the 14th century against the plague, leprosy and cholera that periodically raged throughout Portugal, particularly in Lisbon, where his cult gained a large following. From that city the devotion spread to the overseas territories under Portuguese jurisdiction. He is usually depicted as a pilgrim.
Collection
Indian Decorative Art
Artist
NA
Object Type
Figurine
Material
Polychrome Wood
Schools/Culture/Period
Indo-Portuguese
Technique
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Date
18th century CE
Location
Goa