Iko Art

Category: Iko

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer, 1924-1925, Praying Angel (1), teak, dimensions unknown, (no image available). A version existed that was donated to Mgr. A.P.F. van Velzen with the intention of requesting permission to place two similar angels on the altar in the church at Ganjuran. The design emphasizes the angel as a throne servant, like a…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), Saint Joseph, 1924-1925, teak, 64 x 29 x 27 cm, Missiemuseum Steyl, object nr. Schm 06. Photo: Joop van Putten. This statue is the counterpart to the standing Madonna. Joseph is depicted here with a long beard, which is said to refer to spiritual seclusion, or rather, monastic life. He…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer, Standing Madonna with Christ Child, 1924-1925, teak, 63 x 28 x 28 cm, Missiemuseum Steyl, object number Schm05. This Madonna stands on a double lotus cushion and carries the seated Christ Child on her right hand. Her clothing is inspired by a funerary statue of the chief consort of the first…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer, Madonna and Child with her eyes closed (3), 1924-1925, teak, 69 x 33 x 27, private collection of the Schmutzer family. This example is virtually identical to the one described above, with the most striking difference being the gold-colored almond-shaped halos and ornaments of the Madonna and Christ. The use of…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer, Madonna and Child with her eyes closed (2), 1924-1925, teak, 74 x 36 x 26 cm, private collection of the Schmutzer family.  This example depicts an enthroned Madonna with a Christ Child seated on her lap. The design is similar to that of the other statues described above, but there are…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), Madonna and Child with her eyes closed (1), 1924-1925, teak, 96 x 53 x 47 cm, private collection of the Schmutzer family. This example is virtually identical to the enthroned Madonna and Child in the Steyl Mission Museum, except that the Christ Child in this version is not holding a…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), Madonna with Christ Child, 1924-1925, teak, 94 x 54 x 54 cm, Missiemuseum Steyl, object number Schm02 Enthroned Madonna, also called a Maestà in European tradition, with the Christ Child seated on a lotus cushion on her lap. She wears a double sarong with a kawong pattern and a robe,…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design) Sacred Heart (3), 1924-1925, teak, 74 x 37 x 28 cm, private collection Schmutzer. This example differs from the two above with regard to the backrest of the seat. It has the same design as that of the Madonna and Child described below and is likely derived from that of…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), Sacred Heart (2), 1924-1925, teak, 97 x 49 x 40 cm, private collection of the Schmutzer family. This is virtually the same version as the one now in the Steyl Mission Museum. There are differences, however, in the decoration of the headdress, neck ornaments, and foot ornaments. Most noticeable is…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer, Sacred Heart (1), 1924-1925, teak, 97 x 54 x 54 cm, Missiemuseum, Steyl, object number Schm03. This seated figure of Christ points with the index finger of his right hand to the symbol of the burning heart on his chest. He is dressed in traditional Javanese princely robes and adorned with…