Statuary Relic Of Saint Lawrence Of Rome - XVIIth

“Where are you going, my father, without your son? Holy Pontiff, where are you going without your deacon? Pope Sixtus, who had just been condemned by the Emperor Valerian, replied: “I do not abandon you, my son; a more painful test and a more glorious victory are reserved for you; you will follow me in three days....
Thus begins the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence.
He is the Patron Saint of the poor. Standing, our Saint Laurent, in wood and polychrome, rests on the grill, attribute of his torture.

On a base with reliquary reserve are presented his relics delicately wrapped in red velvet.
A 17th century work.

Height of 74 cm and base of 21 cm by 14.
Small accidents, cracks and losses