Saint Vincent Ferrer (1350–1419)

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late 17th century · Wood, polychromed and gilded · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This Spanish Dominican (ca. 1350–1419), often depicted with wings, was known as "the Angel of Judgment." His charismatic preaching warned of the imminence of death and Judgment Day and urged repentance and penance. Ferrer converted many thousands of nonbelievers both within and outside Spain.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 17th century

Medium

Wood, polychromed and gilded

Culture

Spanish

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Gwynne M. Andrews, 1931