Christ giving the keys to St. Peter
Panel
1674 (dated)
1674 (dated)
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Roundel of clear glass painted in enamel colours and silver stain with an imge of Christ giving the keys of Heaven to St. Peter; also with an inscription and shields. Swiss, dated 1674.
Roundel of clear glass painted in enamel colours and silver stain with a scene of Christ delivering the keys to St. Peter. Below are shields bearing the arms of Peter Spilman, physician and councillor of Zug, and his wife, with an inscription. The figures are represented in an landscape with buildings and cattle. The two shields are surmounted by a helmet with crest and mantling. The painting is in dark brown, silver yellow and enamel colours, the design being partly executed by the use of the point.
Roundel of clear glass painted in enamel colours and silver stain with a scene of Christ delivering the keys to St. Peter. Below are shields bearing the arms of Peter Spilman, physician and councillor of Zug, and his wife, with an inscription. The figures are represented in an landscape with buildings and cattle. The two shields are surmounted by a helmet with crest and mantling. The painting is in dark brown, silver yellow and enamel colours, the design being partly executed by the use of the point.
Object details
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| Title | Christ giving the keys to St. Peter (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Clear glass painted in pigment, enamel and silver stain |
| Brief description | Roundel of clear glass painted in enamel colours and silver stain with an imge of Christ giving the keys of Heaven to St. Peter; also with an inscription and shields. Swiss, dated 1674. STG |
| Physical description | Roundel of clear glass painted in enamel colours and silver stain with an imge of Christ giving the keys of Heaven to St. Peter; also with an inscription and shields. Swiss, dated 1674. Roundel of clear glass painted in enamel colours and silver stain with a scene of Christ delivering the keys to St. Peter. Below are shields bearing the arms of Peter Spilman, physician and councillor of Zug, and his wife, with an inscription. The figures are represented in an landscape with buildings and cattle. The two shields are surmounted by a helmet with crest and mantling. The painting is in dark brown, silver yellow and enamel colours, the design being partly executed by the use of the point. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Hr. Peter Spilman Phys & Med: ord: in Zug Und des Grossen Raths Und Frauw Barbara Müllerin Sein Ehgmachelin. Ano. 1674 |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr Henry Vaughan |
| Object history | Part of the Henry Vaughan bequest. |
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| Accession number | 2275-1900 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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