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Stained Glass Design

c. 1570s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for stained glass. A biutcher shown poleaxing an ox which a woman holds by the horns, above is an escutcheon charged with a cleaver. At the sides, on pillars, are amorini playing musical instruments. Lower part unfinished.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
pen and ink
Brief description
A.R. after unknown artist. Panel commissioned by a butcher showing an ox-slaughter. Swiss, c.1570s
Physical description
Design for stained glass. A biutcher shown poleaxing an ox which a woman holds by the horns, above is an escutcheon charged with a cleaver. At the sides, on pillars, are amorini playing musical instruments. Lower part unfinished.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.125in
  • Width: 12.5625in
Collection
Accession number
1474

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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