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Saint Florian

Saint Florian von Lorch (d. c. 304)
Römischer Offizier im Gebiet des heutigen Bayern, der mit der Organisation von Feuerwehren betraut war. Er wird meist dargestellt, wie er Wasser aus einem Krug über ein Feuer gießt.
A Roman officer in the region that is now Bavaria, responsible for organising fire brigades. He is usually depicted pouring water from a jug onto a fire
(Wikipedia)

Unbekannte(r) Künstler
artist unknown
date?

Beschreibung / Description

Statue of St. Florian with a flag in his left hand and pouring water over a fire.

Künstler / Artist

Unbekannte(r) Künstler. Wissen Sie, wer der Bildhauer ist? Bitte lass es uns wissen. / Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 51°1'12" - E 6°45'39") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw539; Photograph: 15 May 2016
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