Follower of Anthony Van Dyck Saint Thomas holding a carpenter's square Oil on canvas 113 x 82cm (44¼ x 32¼ in.)According to Hall's Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art Saint Thomas is seen holding his attribute, an architect's set square in reference to the apocryphal romance of King Gundaphorus palace, where Saint Thomas is tasked with building a Royal palace but instead converted the King's subjects to Christianity and gave all the money for the project to the poor. This charming tale is the origin of Saint Thomas' patronage of builders and architects.' Medium Oil on canvas