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Saint Bavo (d. 657), patron saint of Ghent and Haarlem, is partially identified by his armor, sword, and rich clothing, which indicate his aristocratic status. The “book bag” in his right hand was a popular late medieval accessory.
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Title: Saint Bavo
Date: ca. 1460
Geography: Made in Utrecht (?), Netherlands
Culture: North Netherlandish
Medium: Limestone with traces of paint
Dimensions: 44 1/4 × 17 × 14 1/4 in. (112.4 × 43.2 × 36.2 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Stone
Credit Line: The Bequest of Michael Dreicer, 1921
Accession Number: 22.60.4a, b
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