Melchisidek

Maker Unknown, British

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

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

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1866

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions5 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. (14.3 x 6 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass cartoon: divided in two. Standing figure, aged and bearded, facing to right, wearing embroidered cap, carrying chalice and plate. Wearing long robes and cloak.

InscribedInscribed on recto upper left in black ink: F.P. 103 above center in graphite by a separate hand: 72 below left corner in graphite: Melchisedek in black ink on card at lower right: Please return to/ Morris & Comp y/ Merton Abbey Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1530C