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Bell rubbing with Saint Dorothy, from "Wetterglocke," Church of St. Michael, Jena, Germany

Bell by (?) Hermann Bergfret German
19th–20th century [bell dated 1415]
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 this one, formerly in the Church of St. Michael in Jena. This set of rubbings seems to be unique in documenting medieval bell decorations.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bell rubbing with Saint Dorothy, from "Wetterglocke," Church of St. Michael, Jena, Germany
  • Artist: Bell by (?) Hermann Bergfret (German, active early 15th century)
  • Date: 19th–20th century [bell dated 1415]
  • Medium: Charcoal
  • Dimensions: Sheet (irregular): 18 1/16 in. × 10 in. (45.9 × 25.4 cm)
  • Classifications: Rubbing, Prints
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.569.55(13)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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