1630600 Saint Benedict of Palermo, c.1734 (polychrome & gilt wood with glass) by Montes de Oca, Jos矇 (fl.1788-1820); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Benedict the Moor, O.F.M., (Italian: Benedetto da San Fratello, 1526 ??April 4, 1589) was an Italian Franciscan friar in Sicily who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and Lutheran churches. Born of African slaves, he was freed at birth and became known for his charity. As a young man he joined a Franciscan-affiliated hermit group, of which he became the leader. In 1564 he was sent to the Franciscan friary in Palermo, where he continued good works.); 穢 Minneapolis Institute of Art; The John R. Van Derlip Fund.