Oven Tile with Samson and the Lion (Based on an Engraving by Master E.S.)

Austrian

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 305

This rare example of an unglazed oven tile is exceptional for its sculptural depth, sharply observed architectural details, and unblemished surface. Samson’s dramatic pose, pulling open the lion’s jaws in a feat of strength, is derived from an engraving by Master E.S., a German artist associated with the letters found in some of his works. Though his name is unrecorded, prints by Master E.S. circulated widely and were often emulated in other media.

Oven Tile with Samson and the Lion (Based on an Engraving by Master E.S.), Unglazed Earthenware (terra cotta), Austrian

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Oven Tile with Samson and the Lion (Based on an Engraving by Master E.S.), Unglazed Earthenware (terra cotta), Austrian
Oven Tile with Samson and the Lion (Based on an Engraving by Master E.S.), Unglazed Earthenware (terra cotta), Austrian
Oven Tile with Samson and the Lion (Based on an Engraving by Master E.S.), Unglazed Earthenware (terra cotta), Austrian
Oven Tile with Samson and the Lion (Based on an Engraving by Master E.S.), Unglazed Earthenware (terra cotta), Austrian

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