Carver of 18th century, Saint Florian

This wood sculpture depicts Saint Florian, a patron saint of firefighters and the protector against fire, who is often shown in the armor of a Roman soldier. The half-figure bust is rendered in a style typical of 18th-century European masters, combining realistic details with a sense of classical heroism. The saint is presented in a suit of armor, complete with a helmet, and a military-style cloak draped over his shoulders. His facial features, including a mustache and an expression of solemn duty, are rendered with careful detail.

In his left hand, Saint Florian holds a small model of a house with flames emerging from its windows, a traditional iconographic attribute representing his role in extinguishing fires. The figure's right hand is open in a gesture of blessing or command.

A notable feature of this sculpture is its surface. It appears that the original paint has been overpainted, with the newer layer partially concealing an older one. This suggests a history of restoration or re-gilding to refresh the work's appearance over time. Height 45 cm, width . 37 cm.