Seven Days Outside - Statue Friday Nello and Patrasche

This is my entry to #sevendaysoutside initiated by @erikah - #statuefriday.

I went to Antwerp, Belgium last year and came across this statue of a young boy and his dog. Apparently, the young boy Nello and his dog Patrasche are the characters from the 1872 novel 'A Dog of Flanders'.

Nello, a poor orphan boy, befriends Patrasche, a stray dog. Together they visit the cathedral to see the paintings of Rubens etc. Sadly, they both die together from hardship. The story is of unconditional friendship between a boy and his dog.

Thank you.

You can participate in #sevendaysoutside by posting a photo from the themes listed below each day.

#WindowMonday – Windows
#DoorTuesday – Doors
#RustArtWednesday – Rust
#GateThursday – Gates
#StatueFriday – Statues
#BrickSaturday – Bricks (bricks only, no pavement elements please)
#StreetlampSunday – Street Lamps

Use the #sevendaysoutside tag along with the daily tag.

Thank you.

Photo taken by ellenripley - Julie Smitham. All rights reserved.