Antonio Grand (1670-1718) --- --- St. Rosalia Protecting Palermo from Earthquakes c.1700
Saint Rosalia’s relics were discovered in a cave on Mount Pellegrino, just outside of Palermo, in 1624 during an outbreak of the plague. Paraded through the city, they were believed to have brought an immediate halt to the epidemic, propelling Rosalia to patron saint of Palermo. These two designs in Grand’s distinctive jagged and loose penmanship were likely delivered for temporary altarpieces made for display in the city’s cathedral during the annual festival devoted to Rosalia.
Antonio Grand (1670-1718) --- --- St. Rosalia Protecting Palermo from Earthquakes c.1700
Saint Rosalia’s relics were discovered in a cave on Mount Pellegrino, just outside of Palermo, in 1624 during an outbreak of the plague. Paraded through the city, they were believed to have brought an immediate halt to the epidemic, propelling Rosalia to patron saint of Palermo. These two designs in Grand’s distinctive jagged and loose penmanship were likely delivered for temporary altarpieces made for display in the city’s cathedral during the annual festival devoted to Rosalia.