church official, one of pair

church official, one of pair , 1700s

Where object was made: possibly Europe

Material/technique: wood; painting; gilding; carving

Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Burzle

Accession number: 1999.0160

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Empire of Things

The Church Fathers were a group of theologians who helped found the Christian Church. Some of them were contemporaries of the apostles and likely studied under them. Both of these Church Father figures hold a staff and offerings and wear a mitre cap, which is still worn by bishops today.