Offered by Seghers & Pang Fine Arts
Walnut relief of an eagle with a dog in its claws. The eagle clearly represents Saint John the evangelist whereas the dog is obviously a symbol of evil. The scene thus represents the word of God that destroys evil. Several passages in the Bible refer negatively to the dog:
Prov.26.11: ‘‘As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly’’
Matt.7.6: ‘‘Give not that which is holy unto the dogs’’
Revelation 22.15: “For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.”
France, end of 16th century. Magnificent warm glow emanating from the dark walnut. Old restorations to the back and wing. The sculpture ends in a small stem, that would have served to attach it to a larger whole (Lectern? Pulpit? Choir stalls?).
Dimensions: 42x35x7cm (without its stone stand).
Delevery information :
Depends upon the type of object.
For non fragile objects we offer free shipment by post to maximum cost of 40 euro at the risk of the buyer.
For fragile and/or large/heavy objects we recommend the buyer to work with a shipping company at his cost.
