St Roche Collection
Saint Roch, a patron saint of plague victims and good health, is depicted in various artworks throughout the centuries
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Saint Roch, a patron saint of plague victims and good health, is depicted in various artworks throughout the centuries. In "The Healing of Saint Roch" (late 15th century), a German Master shows the saint being healed by an angel after having been afflicted by the bubonic plague. In another depiction, an engraving by E. Boyd titled "Bulto St. Rocce," Saint Roch is shown kneeling on a stone with his dog behind him, symbolizing the loyalty and companionship that helped him during his illness. In the painting "Saints Sebastian, Anthony, and Roch" by Jean Duvet, all three saints are shown together, representing healing, miracles, and protection from illness. The German, early 16th-century artwork "Saint Roch" shows the saint in profile, with a town in the background, emphasizing his role as a protector of communities. The Madonna of Saint Sebastian, an artwork where the Virgin Mary holds the infant Jesus surrounded by angels, also includes Saint Roch, highlighting his connection to divine intervention and the power of faith during times of illness. In "The Expulsion of Saint Roch from Rome," a late 15th-century German Master painting, Saint Roch is shown being expelled from the city due to fear and suspicion during the plague outbreak. The legend of Saint Roch, as depicted in Bernaert van Orley's artwork, tells the story of his miraculous healing and subsequent travels, spreading the faith and helping those in need. Joachim Patinir's "Landscape with the Legend of Saint Roch" and "Landscape Scene with Saint Roch" show the saint in a pastoral setting, emphasizing the connection between nature, healing, and spiritual growth. Through these artworks, Saint Roch's story continues to inspire hope, faith, and resilience in the face of adversity.