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(Hôtel de Flottes de Sébasan)

Saint Roch

14th century
saint from Montpellier, he is specially invoked against the plague
(Wikipedia)

Joseph Relin
19th century

Description

Stone statue from the 19th century in a renaissance corner niche of 1511. Saint Roch is represented in the garb of a pilgrim, lifting his tunic to demonstrate the plague sore in his thigh.

Artist

Joseph Relin (1795-1851), French sculptor.

Sources & Information

Patrimoine de France, Hôtel de Flottes de Sébasan à Pézenas (34).

Location (N 43°27'39" - E 3°25'21") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frlr009; Photograph: 7 September 2011
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