Stove Tile Item Number: Cg118 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square green earthenware stove tile with deep relief scene showing a man with a book on his knee, winged bird behind, encircled by frame and four winged angel heads at the corners. Green outer frame. Unglazed sides and back.
Cultural Context
functional; decorative
Specific Techniques
lead-glazed
Iconographic Meaning
The central medallion depicts the figure of Saint John the Evangelist, who is credited with writing the Gospel of Saint John (the fourth book of the New Testament), which he is shown holding. He is also usually depicted with his emblem, an eagle, who was reputed to gaze straight into the light of the sun and transport men into the heart of divinity, a symbolic gesture to the heights he reaches in the first chapter of his Gospel. The eagle also represents Christ’s Ascension. From the workshop of Meister Ruprecht Strobl.
Item History
- Made by Ruprecht Strobl (Maker) in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria during 1650
- Owned by A. Von Molthein
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before December 2, 1988
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on December 2, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- German
- Creator
- Ruprecht Strobl (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- A. Von Molthein and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
When
- Creation Date
- during 1650
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; earthenware; lead-glaze
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1417/0155