King Jehoiakim cutting the book of Prophecies
Panel
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This panel was originally in a religious setting, such as a church or monastic institution. It shows King Jehoiakim cutting up the manuscript of the prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah. Jehoiakim was the vassal king of Judah. When Baruch, scribe and servant to the prophet Jeremiah, read him some of his master’s prophecies, the king was so enraged he cut the manuscript with a knife and threw it on the fire. Here the fire takes the form of the portable wheeled brazier at the king’s feet.
The prophet Jeremiah can be seen peering through the bars of his prison.
The prophet Jeremiah can be seen peering through the bars of his prison.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | King Jehoiakim cutting the book of Prophecies (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Stained glass panel depicting King Jehoiakim cutting the book of Prophecies. German, 16th century. STG |
| Physical description | Stained glass panel depicting King Jehoiakim cutting the book of Prophecies, with a knife; Jehudi by his side. The garter worn by the figure standing next to Jehoiakim is inscribed 'NOLIT'. In the background Jeremiah and Baruch. Red, blue, purple, green and pale blue glass. Grisaille. Yellow stain. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | NOLIT (On garter worn by figure next to Jehoiakim.) |
| Credit line | Given by E. E. Cook |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Literary reference | Old Testament. Book of Jeremiah. Chapter 36, verse 23. |
| Summary | This panel was originally in a religious setting, such as a church or monastic institution. It shows King Jehoiakim cutting up the manuscript of the prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah. Jehoiakim was the vassal king of Judah. When Baruch, scribe and servant to the prophet Jeremiah, read him some of his master’s prophecies, the king was so enraged he cut the manuscript with a knife and threw it on the fire. Here the fire takes the form of the portable wheeled brazier at the king’s feet. The prophet Jeremiah can be seen peering through the bars of his prison. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.250-1928 |
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| Record created | May 24, 2002 |
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