The Netherlands, circa 1930–1950.
Rectangular ceramic tile in terracotta with a high-relief depiction of Saint Servatius, shown holding a crozier and a large key, symbolizing his role as a bishop and protector. The figure is encircled by a halo inscribed "H. Servatius," with a stylized star and a church building depicted in the background. Executed with a rustic surface texture and traces of original dark patination.
Terracottategel met voorstelling van Sint Servaas
Nederland, ca. 1930–1950
Rechthoekige tegel van terracotta met een hoogreliëfafbeelding van Sint Servaas, afgebeeld met kromstaf en grote sleutel als symbolen van zijn bisschoppelijke waardigheid en beschermende rol. Rond het hoofd een nimbus met het opschrift "H. Servatius", op de achtergrond een gestileerde ster en kerkgebouw. Uitgevoerd met een rustieke oppervlaktestructuur en sporen van oorspronkelijke donkere patinering.
27 x 23,5 cm.
Note:
Saint Servatius (d. 384) is venerated as the patron saint of Maastricht and one of the earliest bishops in the Low Countries. Traditionally represented with a key and a bishop's crozier, he is closely associated with the Basilica of Saint Servatius in Maastricht, a major pilgrimage site.
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The Netherlands, circa 1930–1950.
Rectangular ceramic tile in terracotta with a high-relief depiction of Saint Servatius, shown holding a crozier and a large key, symbolizing his role as a bishop and protector. The figure is encircled by a halo inscribed "H. Servatius," with a stylized star and a church building depicted in the background. Executed with a rustic surface texture and traces of original dark patination.
Terracottategel met voorstelling van Sint Servaas
Nederland, ca. 1930–1950
Rechthoekige tegel van terracotta met een hoogreliëfafbeelding van Sint Servaas, afgebeeld met kromstaf en grote sleutel als symbolen van zijn bisschoppelijke waardigheid en beschermende rol. Rond het hoofd een nimbus met het opschrift "H. Servatius", op de achtergrond een gestileerde ster en kerkgebouw. Uitgevoerd met een rustieke oppervlaktestructuur en sporen van oorspronkelijke donkere patinering.
27 x 23,5 cm.
Note:
Saint Servatius (d. 384) is venerated as the patron saint of Maastricht and one of the earliest bishops in the Low Countries. Traditionally represented with a key and a bishop's crozier, he is closely associated with the Basilica of Saint Servatius in Maastricht, a major pilgrimage site.
Auction: Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst, 17th May, 2025
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