About this motif
According to tradition, St Kilian came to Würzburg from Ireland as a missionary in the 7th century. He is the patron saint of the city and of Franconia.
Peters' etching (KVCF-970-38) shows the statue of the saint with mitre and sword on the bridge, the fortress behind and the inscription "Festung u. Schutzpatron St. Kilian" on the right. Image about 7 x 9 cm on a 13 x 18 cm sheet, black and white or hand-coloured, framed on request.
