St. Anselm with ship

Art. UP-295131
€ 103,39 $ 103,28

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Description

Saint Anselm of Canterbury – The "Steersman" in Finest Wood

Enrich your home with a figure of profound intellectual and spiritual value. Our Saint Anselm with Ship wooden statue portrays the great Doctor of the Church and philosopher in his traditional appearance. The ship in his hands symbolizes the Church, which he—as Archbishop of Canterbury—guided with courage and wisdom through the political storms of his time.

Product Details at a Glance

  • Motif: St. Anselm in episcopal vestments, holding a ship as his attribute.

  • Material: First-class real wood (e.g., fine-grained Maple or durable Linden).

  • Finishes: Every statue is masterfully finished:

    • Natural: Simple elegance highlighting the natural wood structure.

    • Stained: Warm tones providing an antique character.

    • Colored: Lovingly hand-painted with oil colors and partially refined with real gold leaf.

  • Sizes: Available in various sizes from 15 cm to 90 cm (approx. 6" to 35").


Symbolism and Gift Ideas

Saint Anselm is considered the Father of Scholasticism and is a powerful symbol of the union between faith and reason:

  1. Celebrate Name Days: A special gift for anyone bearing the name, celebrated on April 21st.

  2. Patron of Sailors & Travelers: Due to the ship attribute, he is often invoked for protection during travels and in "stormy" life situations.

  3. Uniqueness: Because wood is a natural material, no two figures are exactly alike—you receive a true one-of-a-kind piece of traditional woodcarving.

Did you know? His motto "Fides quaerens intellectum" (Faith seeking understanding) makes this figure a perfect gift for academics, philosophers, and theologians.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is St. Anselm depicted with a ship? The ship represents the Church of God. Anselm defended the freedom of the Church against secular powers, facing exile multiple times; he essentially kept the "Ship of the Church" from sinking.

How is the figure delivered? We ship every wooden statue in specialized safety packaging. You will receive a tracking number to follow your order to your doorstep. Delivery time is approximately 5–7 business days.

Can the statue be engraved? Yes, upon request, we can add an engraving to the base (e.g., name and date) to turn the statue into a personalized keepsake

Variants

Available versions and sizes:

natural Natural wood not treated
stained Stained and treated with pastel paints
stained 3 col. Stained with at least 3 shades of color and treated with pastel paints
color Colored with oil paints and gilded with gold leaf
real gold Colored with acrylic colors on a chalk background and gilded with 18 carat gold