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"Gloria in Excelsis Deo", exhibition of statues of the Infant Jesus at the Diocesan Museum of St. Augustine in Trapani

15 December 2009  Tag: Show,  Diocesan Museum,  Augustine,  Trapani

From December 11 until the 2nd February 2010, a selected collection of "Baby Jesus" made by artisans Trapani is exposed to the Diocesan Museum at the Church of St. Augustine in Trapani (former Cathedral, and Church Templar)

The exhibition consists of forty-two original articles which thanks to the presence of certain signs and symbols can be named with specific titles: from Salvator Mundi characterized by the attitude of blessing and with a globe in a hand, the Mystic Lamb, a theme invoked by the presence of sheep accompanied by the symbols of the Passion, the Good Shepherd, the farmer. The exhibited works come from Trapani, Erice, Salemi and Alcamo.

Visiting hours Monday - Friday 16.30 / 19.30 - Saturday and Sunday 9.30 / 12.30 - 16/20, Sundays and public holidays 11/13 - 16/19.

Cost of the ticket: € 1,00

For more information: http://www.santagostinotrapani.it/page12/page12.html

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