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Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, USA
Here's
Christian wall art of Saint Cecilia that's full of fine details that will enhance any religious
home decor or art collection. Don't forget to give this museum replica to your
musician as a wonderful Christian religious gift!
This
much admired has relief of St. Cecilia has been described as "A noble work of
art, and divine impersonation of female purity". The delicate line of the
profile, the slightly parted lips, the grace and sureness of the line defining
the neck and the ribbon that binds the hair are all combined in a charming
work of simplistic beauty. Saint Cecilia is known as the patron-saint of
music and musicians. She has been one of the most venerated maiden martyrs
of the early church and is one of those named in the Canon of the Mass.
St.
Cecilia, born in mid 4th century Rome, was a young patrician woman who vowed
her virginity to God, but her parents married her off to Valeriano of
Tratevere. She told her husband that she was betrothed to an angel who
jealously guarded her body. After the husband asked to see the angel she
replied that in order to see it, he must be baptized. He agreed and after
returning from the ceremony, he found her in prayer accompanied by an angel
with flaming wings, holding two crowns of roses and lilies, which he placed on
their heads and then vanished.
Valeriano's brother also baptized soon after
and the two brothers develop a ministry of giving proper burial to martyred
Christians. In turn, they were arrested and martyred for their faith. Cecilia
buried them at her villa on the Appian Way, and was arrested for this. She was
ordered to sacrifice to pagan gods and when she refused, was martyred. Her
tomb was opened in 1599 and her body was found in pristine condition.
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Features
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- Exquistite detail on the wall relief
- Enhances your religious home decor and spirit
- Wonderful conversation piece of religious art
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Specifications
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Size |
10 1/8"H x 7 1/2"W x 3/4"D- Ready to hang |
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Fiish |
Antique Sandstone |
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Materials |
Cultured marble casting |
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Shipping Weight |
6 lbs |
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See Also
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