St Peter
Panel
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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St Peter, standing beneath a canopy holds a scroll in his left hand and a key in his right hand. He wears a long gown gathered at the waist.
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 and painted alabaster |
Brief description | Alabaster panel depicting St Peter. English, 15th century. |
Physical description | This small panel shows the bearded figure of the saint standing beneath a canopy which is an integral part of the panel. He holds a scroll in his left hand which runs from his eye level down to his feet, and his emblem, a key, in his right hand. He wears a long gown, gathered at the waist. Most of the canopy is missing. The key is chipped. No paint remains on the panel, except for traces of green at the bottom. The back of the panel bears three holes, one plugged with lead. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
Object history | On loan from Dr W.L. Hildburgh to the Museum since 1931. Given by W. L. Hildburgh, 1946. |
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Summary | St Peter, standing beneath a canopy holds a scroll in his left hand and a key in his right hand. He wears a long gown gathered at the waist. 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. 141 (cat. 70), ill. ISBN 0-7148-8014-0 |
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Accession number | A.182-1946 |
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Record created | November 27, 2002 |
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