The Evangelist Luke with an Ox Head
Panel
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This panel shows St Luke with his symbol, the ox. In the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, the prophet speaks of the four-headed beast. St John in his Book of Revelations speaks of the four beasts surrounding the throne of God. In the early Middle Ages, these beasts were equated with the writers of the Four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Luke is associated with the ox, a sacrificial animal, because his Gospel opens with the sacrifice of the priest Zacharias.
Object details
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| Title | The Evangelist Luke with an Ox Head (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Stained glass panel, tracery light depicting the Evangelist Luke (half figure) with an ox head. German, 16th century. STG |
| Physical description | Stained glass panel, tracery light depicting the Evangelist Luke (half figure) with an ox head. Incribed "EXURGES AT MA I DIEBUS ILLUS ABIIT I MOTANA CUM...LUCE II." Maroon, red. Grisaille. Yellow stain. Touches of brown enamel on the ox's head. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'EXURGES AT MA I DIEBUS ILLUS ABIIT I MOTANA CUM...LUCE II' (on scroll) |
| Credit line | Given by E.E. Cook Esquire. |
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| Summary | This panel shows St Luke with his symbol, the ox. In the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, the prophet speaks of the four-headed beast. St John in his Book of Revelations speaks of the four beasts surrounding the throne of God. In the early Middle Ages, these beasts were equated with the writers of the Four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Luke is associated with the ox, a sacrificial animal, because his Gospel opens with the sacrifice of the priest Zacharias. |
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| Accession number | C.309-1928 |
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| Record created | July 4, 2002 |
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