Bell rubbing with Saint John the Baptist, from "Johannesglocke," Parish Church, Rerik, Germany
Not on view
From a set of rubbings made from reliefs on bells ranging from the 13th to 16th century from Germany, Sweden and Denmark. The provenance of the rubbings is unknown, although several reproduce bells that were damaged or destroyed during the Second World War, including the "Johannesglocke," reproduced here. This set seems to be unique in documenting medieval bell decorations.