Description

ST ISADORO, SAN ISIDRO, SAN ISIDRO PATRON OF FARMERS MEDAL: (c. 1070 15 May 1130, of natural causes). These early religious medals from New Spain (Latin America) were influenced by the sacramentals (medals) brought from Spain by the Religious who traveled with the early Explorers to the new land. The local crafts people, in the process of reproducing these designs, took on the familiar styles of the traditions of the indigenous. In this process, they developed a folk art all their own. This rare form is inspired by the Spanish Baroque Period (late 16c – early 18c Europe).

MORE ABOUT ST ISADORO known by many titles: Isadore the Farmer; Isidore Bonden; Isidore of Madrid (patron saint); Isidore the Laborer; Isidro Labrador. BEATIFIED: 2 May 1619 (Pope Paul V), CANONIZED: 12 March 1622 (Pope Gregory XV)

ATTRIBUTES: Right hand, imaged holding an agricultural tool. In his left hand he holds what looks like a poking stick. He is often imaged thrusting a stick into the ground and bringing forth water to a dry land.

(Not to be confused with St Isadore, Archbishop of Seville who wears the mitered hat.)

Part of our Equatoria Collection.

PATRON SAINT: agricultural workers; death of children; diocese of Digos, Philippines; farm workers; farmers; field hands; for rain; husbandmen; laborers; livestock; Madrid Spain; diocese of Malaybalay, Philippines; ranchers; rural communities; United States National Rural Life Conference.

ABOUT OUR METALS: All metals on our site have been hand cast from antiques and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina.

PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE:  (pricing determined by gram wt of metals at time of casting)

BRONZE = $13  (shown left)
STERLING = $58  (shown right)

(actual size: 1.5 in. H x .75 in. W, including bail)