Tile- Old Testament Scene

Cleveland Museum of Art

The tile depicts two people in a scene from the Old Testament. The tile is square with a large circular scene in the center; the scene is purple on a white background. The man on the left wears a short-sleeved tunic and a head covering; he holds a shovel in one hand and gestures with the other. The person on the right kneels in a long-sleeved dress and gestures toward the man. The scene is set outdoors with trees, bushes, and a building in the background; a large oblong object stands on the right. The tile has a purple design around the edge with flowers in each corner. The bottom of the scene inside the circle has small text that reads "MATHE J3V3." The tile's surface shows signs of wear with cracks and chipped edges.