Saint Lucy in oak carved in the round, with remains of polychromy and gilding. Standing with her head crowned, the saint holds a martyrdom palm in her right hand and a book with her eyes in the other; she is dressed in a dress with a rounded neckline revealing a button-down shirt, and an open cloak with a flap held under the book; molded monoxyle base with flanks. Lower Rhine, early 16th century H. 61 cm (a few accidents and missing pieces, filling around the edge of the mantle)

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