THE SAINT KING LEOPOLD

Description:

South German or Austrian, late 17th century
H. 94 cm
The Holy King with an ermine coat and crown. Linden, hollowed on the back. Older remains of polychromy. Arms and attributes are missing, and major losses at the base. Tip of the nose, crown points, toes and some corners of the garment are missing. Age damages.
Property of a thuringian noble family
Leopold III, called The Saint, (born 1073 in Gars am Kamp or Melk; † November 15, 1136 near Klosterneuburg) from the Babenberg family, was Margrave of the Bavarian Marcha orientalis (Austria) from 1095 to 1136. Listed as a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church since 1485, he became the Patron Saint of Austria.