Nonnberg Faldistorium
ID:
598
Sorting Title:
Nonnberg Faldistorium, Crossbar 2: Sons seized by Beasts, Theopiste sailing without Husband, detail
Subject:
Description:
On the left panel, Eustace is shown crowned and standing in the middle of a stream. To the right, a lion carries away Eustace's son in its mouth. On the right panel, Theopiste is shown crowned and in a boat between two rowing mariners. To the right, Eustace stands on shore, possibly receiving something from a bird.
Century:
12th
Style Genre:
Romanesque
Format Medium:
wood and walrus ivory, relief
Original Location:
Possibly from England, Northern France, or the Lower Rhine?
Related Work:
Current Repository:
Salzburg: Nonnberg Convent
Image Source:
Index of Christian Art
Photo Repo Number:
21 S18 CvN F5,1 A2b 007181
Contributor:
Lisa Tom
