The Salvation of Placidus by Saint Benedict, 1856 | Little Old Master…
The Salvation of Placidus by Saint Benedict, 1856 | Small Old Master Painting The Salvation of Placidus by Saint Benedict, 1856 | Small Old Master Painting The painting presumably depicts a scene from the life of Benedict of Nursia, specifically the rescue of little Placidus. This story comes from the legends about the life of Saint Benedict, who is considered the founder of the Benedictine Order. According to legend, Placidus was a young monk who was admitted to the monastery by Benedict as a child. One day, while fetching water, Placidus fell into a lake or river and threatened to drown. Realizing by divine inspiration that Placidus was in danger, Benedict, who was in the monastery, sent Maurus, another monk, to save him. Maurus rushed to the water, and miraculously he was able to walk across the water and rescue Placidus. The painting most likely depicts Benedict of Nursia (sitting in the middle), Maurus (left), and Placidus (in the water). The angels in heaven may symbolize the divine assistance and spiritual character of the event. Return: All items can be returned within 14 days with no quibble. Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. Pictures: All photos were taken primarily under daylight to give a sense of what the object looks like in a normally exposed room. You may find more photos at different brightnesses to show the ratio of the object’s appearance to different lighting conditions. Condition: Item has signs of age. Ask for safety before purchasing. In paintings, the frames are mostly bumped and are not part of the actual listing. Outer packaging also shows age related marks. Drawings and works on paper mostly have cracks, creases or mildew stains. If you are unsure due to the photos, please feel free to message. The item is subject to differential taxation. Sales tax included in the purchase price is not shown separately on the invoice.