Discover the fascinating history of Saint Amandus Church in Erps and admire the work of Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen.
Kerkfabriek Sint-Amandus Erps
Two altarpieces, Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen
Two altarpieces by the famous painter Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen testify to the prosperity of the church and its community. The Lords of Erps commissioned the works in 1785, proving their status at the time. They show the effigies of Saint Donatus and Saint Barbara. The worship of Saint Barbara dates back to the Middle Ages, whereas the worship of Saint Donatus did not start until 1706, the year the church was struck by lightning and almost completely burned down. After its reconstruction, the church was dedicated to Donatus to protect the building from thunderstorms and fire.
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