Caption

Fragment of a stove top by, depicting Jan III Sobieski King of Poland; 1629–1696. Earthenware tile showing a triangular shield inscribed PATRIAE DEFENSOR and panoplies; one of two panoplies flanking a model of the monument of Jan III Sobieski. 18th century, Poland. Tile, H 26.0 cm, W 16.5 cm., An upright hollow sculptural object with an arched recessed cavity, showing a weathered surface and rough edges, with decorative pointed and scalloped projections at the top and sides; the material appears stone or aged plaster with visible surface cracks and chips; colors visible include gray, beige, brown, and patches of muted red, with lighter and darker variations across the surfaces; the background is a plain light gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A16_056

License type

Rights managed

Available size

67.4Mb (1.8Mb) / 13.1in x 20.0in / 3927 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Fragment stove top depicting Jan III Sobieski King Poland 1629–1696 Earthenware tile showing triangular shield inscribed Patriae Defensor panoplies two panoplies flanking model monument Jan III Sobieski 18th century Tile H 26.0 cm W 16.5 cm upright hollow sculptural object arched recessed cavity showing weathered surface rough edges decorative pointed scalloped projections top sides material stone aged plaster visible surface cracks chips colors visible include gray beige brown patches muted red lighter darker variations across surfaces background plain light gray.