

Fireback with New Testament Scenes and Two Knights Jousting
Rectangular, framed, gray metal plate with raised designs. The plate divided into two sections by a horizontal line. Top section depicts a biblical scene with multiple figures. Left side of top section shows a man on one knee, wearing a long robe, facing right; a figure on the ground; a long cross. Top right of the top section shows a crowd of people; some under an awning; on the far right, a figure sits on a chair. Bottom section shows two men on horseback, jousting; both wearing armor; one on left with lance; horses' heads facing each other. The plate has a dark border; a small stand at bottom. Gray background; white spots around border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1520
- Medium
- Iron
- Culture
- German
- Dimensions
- 528 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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