Saint Matthew

Maker Unknown, British

Designerdesigned by Edward Burne-Jones (British, 1833 - 1898)

Maker Morris and Company (London, British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

St. Matthew

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1872

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. (14.9 x 6.4 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon: two photographs pasted together to make complete figure St Matthew in long robes and headdress, right foot up on pedestal, book open on knee, holding quill, head turned to his left looking at angel behind him who is holding scroll.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper right: 18 at upper left in black ink: F. P. 31 above center in graphite by a separate hand: 18 below lef tof photo in graphite by a separate hand: S. Matthew in brown ink on card at lower right: Please return to/ Morris & Comp y/ Merton Abbey Surrey by a separate hand: 6

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1518B