Fireback
ca. 1650 (made)
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Cast iron fireback depicting the New Testament story of St Paul on Malta, shaking the viper from his hand into the fire (Acts, chapter 28, verses 3-6).
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Materials and techniques | Cast iron |
Brief description | Fireback depicting St Paul on Malta shaking the viper from his hand into the fire, cast iron, made in England, ca. 1650 |
Physical description | Cast iron fireback depicting the New Testament story of St Paul on Malta, shaking the viper from his hand into the fire (Acts, chapter 28, verses 3-6). |
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Gallery label | FIREBACK
Cast iron
England; c. 1650
With the New Testament story of St Paul on Malta, shaking the viper from his hand into the fire (Acts, chapter 28, verses 3-6). The same story is depicted on another fireback on this wall (Museum No. M.119-1984).
Museum No. 889-1901(07/1994) |
Historical context | The museum is grateful for images and information supplied by the researcher and author, Jeremy Hodgkinson FSA, 30 March 2022 |
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Accession number | 889-1901 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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