Saint Maximin, Bishop of Trèves, with a bear (one of a pair)

German

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 306

Saint Maxime (d. 346) was an early bishop of the German city of Trier and became its patron saint. According to legend a bear attacked Maxime's pack horse and was then tamed and commanded by the saint to carry his load. The pack saddle with his possessions became a symbol of Maxime's episcopal burden.

This object is one of a pair (08.52.2).

Saint Maximin, Bishop of Trèves, with a bear (one of a pair), Stained glass; pot metal, white glass, vitreous paint, silver stain, German

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