The bronze angel of mercy sculpture was cast by the traditional, lost wax bronze casting method. This labor-intensive and time-consuming method of casting bronze statues, ensure pristine quality and vivid detail. This bronze angel of mercy sculpture features intricate, hand-forged details with a beautiful brown and green, fire-applied patina. All bronze statuary will develop a natural patina when left in nature's elements. The aged patina on bronze is often desired but can be prevented by care and cleaning of the bronze statue by applying beeswax or other polish to prevent a patina from forming.