A large carved fruitwood figure of St. BarbaraEarly 16th century The standing figure wearing a Gothic crown on flowing hair and robes, holding a tower, traces of original paint remain, some later elements, 32cm wide, 26cm deep, 106cm high (12.5in wide, 10in deep, 41.5in high) 注脚St Barbara, the patron Saint of Armourers was a 3rd century figure, whose story was first told in the 7th century. Her father was a nobleman who built a tower to lock his daughter in, preventing her meeting any suitors. She managed to see a Priest who came disguised as a doctor and who baptised her, she was eventually killed by her father who was then struck down by lightning. She is represented in symbolism by the tower which once held her captive.