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Sankt Antonius (Swinetiöns)

Saint Anthony (Pig's Tony)

also known as Anthony of Egypt, Anthony the Abbot, etc.
(ca. 251-356)
saint from Egypt, a prominent leader among the Desert Fathers
(Wikipedia)
artist unknown
1992?

Herten /  Sankt Antonius (Swinetiöns)   Herten /  Sankt Antonius (Swinetiöns)

Description

Mural artwork of St. Anthony the Great with a pig. Left of the artwork was the name "TIÖNS KOBEN" (the second word has disappeared).
Tiöns-Koben (swinery) is the building of an association of the parish of St. Anthony founded in 1992.

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Locatie (N 51°35'34" - E 7°8'16") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw1018; Photograph: 1 August 2022
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

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