St Paul

Terracotta sculpture in Germany was often produced using moulds, so that several copies could be made. This figure was probably placed high up on a pier or pilaster of a church, hence the downward glance.

St Paul (born Saul) was converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus when the voice of God challenged him for persecuting Christians. The book in his left hand refers to his preaching of the Christian faith to the Gentiles. He was often paired with St Peter, as they were considered to have founded the Christian church together.