German Saint Florian Reverse Painting on Glass, Antique Religious
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German Saint Florian Reverse Painting on Glass, Antique Religious:
$150.00
St. Florian
(Patron Saint of Firefighters)
Antique German Reverse Glass Painting.
in which the image is painted
in reverse on the back side
of a piece of glass.
This technique became popular
in 13th century Italy
and is still used today.Saint Florian, born Florian von Lorch;
died ca. 304,
is a Christian saint, and the patron saint of Linz, Austria;
chimney sweeps; soapmakers, and firefighters.
His feast day is May 4.
St. Florian is also the patron of Upper Austria, jointly with Saint Leopold
The painting is in very good vintage condition
and includes craquelure of paint on the bottom.
Back has old worn German paper
with history of Saint Florian written in German.
Circa 1920\'s
Painting size: 10\" x 12\"
In original wooden frame
German Saint Florian Reverse Painting on Glass, Antique Religious:
$150.00