Southern Netherlandish, early 17th century

with a label inscribed: H. Adrianus, martelaar / Herdenking 8 September / attributen: ammbeeld / zwaard / leeuw / Patroon togen de pest. on the underside

Overall the condition of the wood is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is wear to the polychromy and gilding, including some losses at the high points and the back, where there is also some craquelure. There is also some rubbing at the high points, in particular to the saint's nose and chin. There is some stable splitting to the wood consistent with the material, notably an open split running through the lion's midriff. The sword is slightly loose. There is a possible loss to the helmet at the back. The terrasse is reinforced with two pieces of wood at the back of the underside.
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