Ferrari & Arrighetti Saint Maria Faustyna Kowalska Statue, Hand-Painted Plaster (approx. 20 cm)

The statue, made of hand-painted plaster, depicts Maria Faustyna Kowalska (1905-1938), a religious woman and Christian mystic canonised in 2000 by Pope John Paul II. She was a nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. Both during her life and also after her death, she was credited with miraculous deeds and extraordinary gifts. This approx. 20 cm tall Saint Maria Faustyna Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament statue is completely crafted in Italy by knowledgeable artisans. The accurate rendering of the garment lines and folds give three-dimensionality to the figure and make it pretty suggestive. Suitable also for small niches in places of worship, the statuette of Saint Maria Faustyna Kowalska can be displayed at home as an ornament or in a cabinet, and will be a particularly appreciated gift idea for the devotees of this character, often referred to as "Apostle of Divine Mercy". The light of votive candles or spotlights will enhance the beauty of the depiction, increasing its visual impact. Due to the painting by hand, the colouring process outcome may vary, thus each statue is somehow a unique piece. Weight: 268 g. Dimensions: 6 cm (W), 21.5 (H), 5 cm (D).