Sep 11, 2009
Sep 11, 2009
Sep 11, 2009
Sep 25, 2009

Engaged Capital with Figures of a Man and of an Eagle

Engaged Capital with Figures of a Man and of an Eagle

1175–1200

Marble

Overall: 30.2 x 32.4 x 33 cm (11 7/8 x 12 3/4 x 13 in.)

Weight: 81.647 kg (180 lbs.)

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1972.21

Description

These creatures, as indicated by their Latin inscriptions, are symbols personifying the Evangelists Matthew (man) and John (eagle). This iconography derives from the Book of Revelation.

See also
Collection: 
MED - Romanesque
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Marble

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