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Türgriffe mit den Vier Evangelisten

Door handles with the Four Evangelists

The four Evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Their versions of the life of Jesus - the Gospel - are included in the New Testament. In art, they are depicted with their symbols: Eagle (John), Lion (Mark), Bull (Luke) and Angel (Matthew) or just with these symbols in the so-called tetramorphe.

artist unknown
1972

Melle / Türgriffe mit den Vier Evangelisten

Description

The door handles of the main entrance of the new part of St Matthew's Church, built in 1974, feature reliefs with the symbols of the four evangelists.

Melle - Türgriffe mit den Vier Evangelisten
St. Johannes / St. John the Evangelist - Eagle
St. Lukas / St. Luke - Bull
St. Matthäus / St. Matthew - Angel
St. Markus / St. Mark - Lion

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, St. Matthäus (Melle).

Locatie (N 52°12'8" - E 8°20'12") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens558; Photograph: 27 July 2024
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