Saint Boniface, Benedictine Bishop and Martyr, Writing Monk Writting in Book
Monk
Name/Title
Saint Boniface, Benedictine Bishop and Martyr, Writing Monk Writting in BookEntry/Object ID
1887.204Description
Saint Boniface was an 8th century English Benedictine who became a missionary and known as the "Apostle to Germany." He is Germany's patron saint, and was the first Archbishop of Mainz. He was martyred in Frisia, and entombed in Fulda. He is credited with shaping Western Christianity and unifying Europe. Many of the dioceses he recommended be erected still exist today. He was an avid correspondent and over 150 of his letters survive today. He also wrote treatises on grammar and poetry, and legend holds that he was the inventor of the Christmas tree. In this sketch he is shown writing in a book with the emblems of the office of bishop nearby (the mitre and crozier), and the pallium of an archbishop worn over his Benedictine habit.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Stone chalk with framing linesCollection
Archabbey-European Prints and DrawingsCataloged By
StanleyAcquisition
Accession
1887.204Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionMade/Created
Artist
UnknownDate made
1600 - 1700Notes
Date: 17th Century Artist's School: German Technique: DrawingEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Northern European