Description
Placidus, a Roman general, was hunting when he encountered a white stag with a crucifix between its antlers. He heard the voice of Jesus asking why Placidus persecuted Him. The general was converted, took the name Eustace, and was later martyred along with his family. For more details about the life and worship of this saint, click to read the descriptions of Jameson and Baring-Gould.
On the left side of the capital, Placidus rides his horse, his short cloak spreading out behind him (to suggest motion?) Wit his left hand, he holds a hunting horn to his lips, with his right, he holds both his horse's reigns and a rope tied to the collar of his dog (right side of the capital). On the right side of the capital (not visible in this image) the dog confronts the stag with the crucifix between its horns.
In the background these are tree-like shapes and vines containing grapes.
Salet: Number 17
Location: South side of nave. West side of third arcade pillar from the west
