A grandine et tempestate libera nos - Saint Donatus, the protector of the Central Bohemian dominion of Duchess of Savoy

Abstract

The chapter concerns five statues of Saint Donatus which Maria Theresia Duchess of Savoy got made in 1764. Their placing around Central Bohemiandominion happened in 1765.

Saint Donatus, bishop of Arezzo, was venerated as protector against thunder storms.

Keywords

• Maria Theresia Duchess of Savoy
• Central Bohemia
• dominion
• Saint Donatus
• baroque sculpture
• 18th century