St Peter
Panel
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
St Peter is shown holding a closed book in his left hand and two keys in his right.
Saints are the heroes and heroines of Christian faith. In the 14th and 15th centuries, they were a popular subject for alabaster carvings. Religious themes penetrated private life, so devotional images of saints were sculpted not only for church interiors, but also for individuals to contemplate within the privacy of their homes.
Saints are the heroes and heroines of Christian faith. In the 14th and 15th centuries, they were a popular subject for alabaster carvings. Religious themes penetrated private life, so devotional images of saints were sculpted not only for church interiors, but also for individuals to contemplate within the privacy of their homes.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | St Peter (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved, painted and gilt alabaster |
| Brief description | Alabaster panel depicting St Peter. English, 15th century. |
| Physical description | The saint wears a bifid beard and the tonsure. He holds a closed book in his left hand and his emblem, two keys, in his right. The binding on the spine of the book is indicated in the carving. He wears a gown and a cloak draped from his left shoulder. There is a plain narrow border on the upper right-hand side of the panel. Part of the saint's beard is missing and the top of the keys is damaged. The middle of the right-hand edge of the panel is damaged and the top corneres are missing. Traces of green paint and the usual daisy pattern remain at the bottom of the panel. There is modern paint, blue and gilt, on the panel. The back of the panel is marked with a single horizontal stroke. There are two lead-plugged holes. The bottom has been slightly chipped away. |
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| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | 1 horizontal stroke. (On the back of the panel.) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | Acquired by P. Nelson in Paris from whom it was later acquired by Dr W.L. Hildburgh. On loan from him since 1926. Given by Dr Hildburgh in 1946. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | St Peter is shown holding a closed book in his left hand and two keys in his right. Saints are the heroes and heroines of Christian faith. In the 14th and 15th centuries, they were a popular subject for alabaster carvings. Religious themes penetrated private life, so devotional images of saints were sculpted not only for church interiors, but also for individuals to contemplate within the privacy of their homes. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cheetham, Francis. English Medieval Alabasters. Oxford: Phaidon-Christie's Limited, 1984. p. 139 (cat. 68), ill. ISBN 0-7148-8014-0 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.129-1946 |
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| Record created | November 21, 2002 |
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