Detail of figure of David, on the central panel of the St Andrews Sarcophagus.
SC 346079
Description Detail of figure of David, on the central panel of the St Andrews Sarcophagus.
Date 1996
Collection Papers of Ian G Scott, archaeological illustrator, Edinburgh, Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 346079
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of DC 37626
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 drawing of part of the front panel of the sarcophagus. It shows the figure of David rending the jaws of the lion. This drawing clearly shows the skill which went into carving the stone. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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