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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Sculpture 1300-1600, Room 26

Simeon in the temple beholding the Holy Spirit

Panel
16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Remisch (maker)
Place of origin
Germany (made)

Simeon kneels in the temple at an altar over which is a statue of Moses. The Dove is in the air on the left.


Object details

Categories
Glass
Stained Glass
Religion
Christianity
SCRAN
Object type
Panel
TitleSimeon in the temple beholding the Holy Spirit (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Stained glass
Stained Glass
Brief description
Stained glass panel depicting Simeon in the temple beholding the Holy Spirit. German, 16th century
Physical description
Simeon kneels in the temple at an altar over which is a statue of Moses. The Dove is in the air on the left.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.125in
  • Width: 23.25in
  • In wooden frame weight: 7.85kg
Measurements taken from Stained Glass Handlist. Weight is approximate and includes bubblewrap and Correx packing for decant. (Register: 38 1/2 x 22 1/2)
Credit line
Given by E.E. Cook Esquire.
Subjects depicted
Dove
Holy Spirit
Architecture
Simeon
Moses
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
C.274-1928

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Record createdNovember 29, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O49837/simeon-in-the-temple-beholding-panel-remisch/
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