Description

STATUE OF SAINT BENEDICT.

The statue represents Saint Benedict, dressed in a black monastic habit and a hood covering his head.
Saint Benedict wears a long black monastic habit.
In his left hand he holds a red book with a golden cross on the cover, a symbol of knowledge and his monastic rule.
In his right hand he holds a golden pastoral staff, a symbol of his ecclesiastical authority.
The statue is placed on a green and black base.
At the foot of the statue is a small animal, probably a crow, associated with the legend of Saint Benedict.

This depiction of Saint Benedict is detailed and rich in symbolism, reflecting his importance in monastic and Christian tradition.