18th-century terracotta sculpture - San Petronio, Emilian school (Italy)

Period: Mid-18th century. Excellent age. The missing element is a main element, as shown in the photo. Remarkable treatment. Dimensions: H 42 cm, W 15 cm, D 13 cm. Main features: Subject: Saint Petronius, bishop and patron saint of Bologna. Material: Fine earthenware. Style and period: Considered an example of 19th-century art, dating from the 18th-century environment. Iconography: The saint is depicted in bishop's robes and mitre, in a position of blessing. Context: Similar sculptures of Saint Petronius are notable in the context of sacred art in Bologna and Emilia-Romagna, where veneration for the saint is profound.