St. Anastasius
Object NameWall Panel
Artist
Gerhard Ribka
(German, b. 1955)
Made FromNon-lead Float Glass, Enamel, Stains, Lead, Wood, Lead came
Date1992
TechniqueCut, Enameled, Stained, Lustred, Leaded, Assembled, Fired
SizeOverall H: 46.6 cm, W: 60.3 cm
Accession Number94.2.8
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Of Coloured Light
Interpretive NotesHere, a traditional religious subject, the depiction of a saint, is given a contemporary treatment. The simple figures and awkward composition relate this work to that of painters such as Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, and Joan Miró, who were inspired by children’s art. Saint Anastasius was a Persian magician who converted to Christianity and became a monk. While traveling in Turkey, he was captured by the Persians. Refusing to renounce Christianity, Anastasius was strangled in 628. His body was thrown to the dogs, but they left it untouched.
United Kingdom, Lincoln
Provenance
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Object copyright© Gerhard Ribka
about 1965
probably 1600-1650
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