St. Privatus Presents Guillaume Durand to
the Madonna and Child and St. Dominic
After 1296
Mosaic
Above
the tomb of Guillaume Durand
Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva
From
1285 to 1296
Guillaume Durand was Bishop of Mende, in the Gévaudan region of
southern France (now in Lozère Department). St. Privatus
was the first bishop to serve in Gévaudan, in the 3rd or
4th century. St. Dominic's presence is explained by the fact that
the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva is operated by the
Dominicans. The star to the left of his right shoulder appears to
be intended as his emblem; it is usually on his forehead.
The figuring of the Madonna and Child is an adaptation of the Virgin Hodegetria type, which
however does not usually involve a throne.
More of the Virgin Hedegetria
More of St. Privatus
More of St. Dominic
Photographed at the
site by Richard Stracke
