Antique Stained Glass Window Of St John & Dragon
Stock No
35616
2019
- £4,375.00
- €5,297 Euro
- $5,554 US Dollar
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Item Description
A large and impressive antique stained glass window depicting St John, the Evangelist, dating from circa 1860. In this stunning glasswork piece, the Saint is depicted in vibrant red drapery, a feathered quill in one hand – representing his role as author of the Gospel of John – and a chalice in the other from which emerges a small dragon.
According to legend, the dragon, sometimes also modelled as a serpent, symbolises the devil. As the story goes, John was asked to test the power of his faith by drinking from a poisoned cup. The Saint drank from the chalice and was unharmed.
CONDITION REPORT
Good structural condition. Two very minor 1cm long cracks to the orange glass panes on the border near quill and back. Another small crack to the green pane near St John's back. Fitted into a temporary pine frame (not pictured). Photographed in front of a light box.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Herefordshire, Worcestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 114.5cm W: 53.5cm D: 1cm
Period
Circa 1860
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Herefordshire, Worcestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1981 541155
+44 (0)778 6916288