Ines Machado, Statuette of Saint Anthony of Padua, 2025, Terracotta

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Terracotta statuette of Saint Anthony of Padua by Ines Machado

A modern creation by sculptor Ines Machado in Barcelos, Portugal, … Read more Terracotta statuette of Saint Anthony of Padua by Ines Machado

A modern creation by sculptor Ines Machado in Barcelos, Portugal, this faithful representation of the Portuguese saint, Saint Anthony of Padua, is fashioned in the style of 21st-century Portuguese folk and religious art.

Barcelos is an emblematic city and historic center of craftsmanship in northern Portugal, known for its ever-active and incredibly ingenious ceramic artists. Each of them has mastered the art of terracotta, ceramics, and glazing.

Inês Machado stands out from other artists with a softer, more figuratively maternal approach to her sculptures, particularly religious subjects. Here, Saint Anthony is depicted with the baby Jesus on a Bible, while his other hand holds a bouquet of red roses.

The halo, symbolizing the Saint, is presented as a crown on Saint Anthony's head, and the entire subject bears a soft, expressive imprint. Here, it is Saint Anthony, protector of children, who will be appreciated and understood by young and old Catholics alike when viewing this sculpture.

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Dimensions:
→ Height: 27 cm
→ Width: 13 cm
→ Depth: 11 cm
→ Weight: 1 kg This piece has an attribution mark,
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