Saint Bernardino of Siena

Fulvio Signorini

ca. 1600 · Bronze, partially oil-gilt · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Bernardino, toothless and charismatic, was a reforming Franciscan friar and a preacher of great power. He holds his attribute, the name of Jesus, which was one of his props while preaching. Quickly canonized following his death, he became a patron saint of Siena. This bronze was formerly in the Church of San Francesco, Siena.

Artist

Fulvio Signorini

Date

ca. 1600

Medium

Bronze, partially oil-gilt

Culture

Italian, Siena

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933