The Miracle of St. Nicholas 1755

"The Miracle of St. Nicholas" is a 1755 relief sculpture by the Austrian artist Johann Georg Pinzel, renowned for his masterful Baroque and Rococo style. The work depicts a scene from the life of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, and features intricate details, including the saint himself, two children in a barrel, and a surrounding landscape. The relief's rich, golden patina adds to its captivating beauty and emphasizes the devotional nature of the subject. Pinzel's use of high relief and expressive detail highlight the dramatic narrative and the saint's miraculous intervention, which further emphasizes the saint's importance in Catholic tradition.