Saint Gudule

1475–1500

Not on view

A fragment from a larger panel, Saint Gudule, the patron saint of Brussels, carries a lantern, which, according to legend, was blown out by the devil but reignited by divine power.

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Title: Saint Gudule
Date: 1475–1500
Geography: Made in Brabant, France or Southern Netherlands
Culture: North French or South Netherlandish
Medium: Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain
Dimensions: 5 9/16 × 3 9/16 × 3/16 in. (14.2 × 9 × 0.4 cm)
Classification: Glass-Stained
Credit Line: Gift of Sarah B. Sherrill, in honor of her father, Gibbs Wynkoop Sherrill, 2013
Object Number: 2013.637
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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