Wooden statue of St Livertin, French, 17th century.
Image number: 10284962
St Livertin was the patron saint of headaches. The Catholic Church dominated medieval Europe and Christian teaching often implied that illness was the result of sin. Prayer therefore became an important part of healing.
- Image number:
- 10284962
- Credit:
- Science Museum/Science & Society Picture Library
- Date taken:
- 21 September 2006 12:29
- Image rights:
- Science Museum
