Johann Merck, pastor of Weyr, kneeling with his patron St John the Evangelist
Panel
1500-1599 (made)
1500-1599 (made)
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This panel shows the kneeling figure of Johann Merck, Pastor of Weyr, with the standing figure of St John the Evangelist. St John was one of the original Apostles. He is considered to be the author of the Fourth Gospel and the Apocalypse (The Book of Revelation).
He is depicted here holding a chalice. An early legend relates that a pagan priest of the Temple of Diana in Ephesus (in modern Turkey) gave John a chalice full of poison to test his faith. John drank it and survived unharmed. In the background are scenes of St John on the island of Patmos, off the coast of Asia Minor. St John was exiled there for preaching the teachings of Christ. It was believed that this is where he received a revelation from God and wrote the Apocalypse.
He is depicted here holding a chalice. An early legend relates that a pagan priest of the Temple of Diana in Ephesus (in modern Turkey) gave John a chalice full of poison to test his faith. John drank it and survived unharmed. In the background are scenes of St John on the island of Patmos, off the coast of Asia Minor. St John was exiled there for preaching the teachings of Christ. It was believed that this is where he received a revelation from God and wrote the Apocalypse.
Object details
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| Title | Johann Merck, pastor of Weyr, kneeling with his patron St John the Evangelist (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Stained glass panel depicting Johann Merck, pastor of Weyr kneeling with his patron St. John the Evangelist, German, 1500-1599. STG |
| Physical description | Stained glass panel in red, purple, blue and green with grisaille and yellow stain, depicting Johann Merck, pastor of Weyr, kneeling with his patron St. John the Evangelist. An angel holds a scroll inscribed "VERE SCIO". In the background St John on the Island of Patmos sees a vision of The Virgin. |
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| Credit line | Given by E.E. Cook Esquire. |
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| Summary | This panel shows the kneeling figure of Johann Merck, Pastor of Weyr, with the standing figure of St John the Evangelist. St John was one of the original Apostles. He is considered to be the author of the Fourth Gospel and the Apocalypse (The Book of Revelation). He is depicted here holding a chalice. An early legend relates that a pagan priest of the Temple of Diana in Ephesus (in modern Turkey) gave John a chalice full of poison to test his faith. John drank it and survived unharmed. In the background are scenes of St John on the island of Patmos, off the coast of Asia Minor. St John was exiled there for preaching the teachings of Christ. It was believed that this is where he received a revelation from God and wrote the Apocalypse. |
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| Accession number | C.306-1928 |
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| Record created | June 17, 2002 |
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