St Nicholas, 19th century. Artist: Anon

St Nicholas, 19th century. Artist: Anon

1-156-737 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

St Nicholas, 19th century. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving, St Nicholas (300-399) was Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor. He was imprisoned by the Roman emperor Diocletian but released by Constantine.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. St Nicholas: Ancient Greek: Bishop, Saint

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Netherlands

  1. 52 30 00 N , 005 45 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Science & Nature Animal Life

Religion & Belief Christianity

People Famous People


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3780x4623
File Size : 51,197kb


Aliases

  1. 004307
  1. H124643
  1. 004307
  1. 0390003505
  1. 1-156-737
  1. 1156737
  1. 3505

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