St Andrews Sarcophagus. Detail of right-hand side of the front panel, David wrestling with the lion. Panel 1.
SC 341627
Description St Andrews Sarcophagus. Detail of right-hand side of the front panel, David wrestling with the lion. Panel 1.
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number SC 341627
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of C 56907 CN
Scope and Content Sarcophagus at St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews, Fife This sarcophagus is in the museum at St Andrews Cathedral. It is the finest example of Pictish sculpture in Scotland. It consisted of four panels that slotted into corner-posts. It was possibly used as a shrine or reliquary. This is a view of the front panel showing the main figure of David, as the Good Shepherd, rending the jaws of the lion. Over his left shoulder is a sheep, and over his right what may be a demon. David is finely carved with heavy folds in his robes. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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