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Fireback with New Testament Scenes and Two Knights Jousting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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