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Monteé Nicolas de Lange 11 (5e)
(Maison des Chapelains)

Saint Pothin

Saint Pothinus

c. 85 - Lyon 177
first bishop of Lyon and the first bishop of Gaul
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1872

Description

Stone statue in a niche in the side wall of the Maison des Chapelains. In his hands he holds an image of St. Mary with Child. The Maison des Chapelains was built in 1872 by Pierre Bossan.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Catherine de Rivaz, et al., Guide des Madones de Lyon (Lyon, 2008), p. 83.

Locatie (N 45°45'46" - E 4°49'21") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frra082; Photograph: 11 August 2018
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