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Saint John of God

Montemor-o-Novo 1495 - Granada 1550
Portuguese-born soldier turned health-care worker in Spain, whose followers later formed the Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Description

Bronze statue of St. John of God, carrying a sick person.

Inscription(s)

SÃO JOÃO DE DEUS

8.3.1495 8.3.1550

tudo perece

so a boa obra permenece

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Montemor-o-Novo - São João de Deus

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Igogo, Monumentos em Montemor-o-Novo.

Locatie (N 38°38'43" - W 8°12'56") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ptat015; Photograph: 1 September 2017
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