St. Rosalia
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St. Rosalia

Place
Korzkiew
Parish
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist parish in Korzkiew
Identifier
DZIELO/14523
Category
Picture
Amount
1
Detailed dimensions
Height without frame – 97 cm
Width without frame – 41 cm
Catalogue note author
Maria Działo

Abstract

The painting of Saint Rosalia is placed in the reredos from around 1700. According to the legend, Saint Rosalia was to live a hermit life in a mountain cave near Palermo. She was born around 1130 and died around 1165. People turned to Saint Rosalia especially during plague. She was portrayed as deceased, which is often found in her iconography.

Persons related to work

1 : Rozalia św.
Rozalia św.

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How to cite?

Maria Działo, "St. Rosalia ", [in:] "The Sacred Lesser Poland Heritage", 2024, source:  https://sdm.upjp2.edu.pl/en/works/st-rosalia-2

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