Figurines from the subject of St Isidore

St Isidore (1070–1130) is the saint of Spain. He was born into a poor family in Madrid. From childhood he was brought up as a good Christian, who loved people and animals, and served farmers. The legend says that every morning, before going to work Isidore prayed. Once, someone reported to his master that because of this Isidore was late for work. In order to ascertain if it was true, the master came to the field and found Isidore praying while an angel was ploughing the field instead of him. The saint is depicted as a ploughman or as a sower.