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His body is pierced with seven holes representing the wounds caused by Diocletian's archers. The top of the panel has been cut away round the saint's head and shoulders and roughly carved with cusps. \r\n\r\nSaints are the heroes and heroines of Christian faith. In the 14th and 15th centuries, they were a popular subject for alabaster carvings. Religious themes penetrated private life, so devotional images of saints were sculpted not only for church interiors, but also for individuals to contemplate within the privacy of their homes.","physicalDescription":"A plain border runs up each side of the panel above the ground. The beardless saint stands against a column, his hands behind his back, naked except for a pair of short drawers which are gathered at the waist. His body is pierced with seven holes representing the wounds caused by Diocletian's archers.\r\n\r\nThe top of the panel has been cut away round the saint's head and shoulders and roughly carved with cusps. Green paint and the usual daisy pattern remain on the lower ground. There are traces of gilding in the saint's hair and the remains of a geometric pattern in black on the upper background. The unpainted surface is a rich 'ivory' colour. The back of the panel bears two lead-plugged holes, one with traces of latten wire. 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