Stove plate with a sacrificing king David and the prophet Gad, Stove plate of cast iron, divided into two zones. The upper zone has a representation of a kneeling King David with a sword in the sheath in front of an altar on which a calf or cow is sacrificed. Behind him stands the prophet Gad with a book in his hands, looking up at an angel with a sword in the air. In the outstretched hand the angel holds three objects, including a skull and a scythe, referring to the three punishments David could choose from. The lower zone has an image of an angel's head amidst garlands. The stove plate is m

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Photo credit: © Gibon Art / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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