Saint Ambrose

Author, school, workshop: Unknown
Style: Rococo
Date: 1734
Material and technique: Polychrome wood
Size: 3 m high
Location: Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Żagań, Poland
Description: Saint Ambrose depicted standing, in a strongly agitated pose. The saint is dressed in episcopal liturgical vestments. In his peacock hand, the Saint holds a pastoral, his left hand supports his cloak. To the right of the figure, at the bottom, a bee basket is visible - a symbol of the body and eloquence.