Iko Art

Category: Schmutzer

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer, Sacred Heart, 1929-1930, stone (probably white trachyte), dimensions unknown. This example was executed by A. Maas in Palimanan, Cheribon, based on a model by Iko. It was intended for installation in the Sacred Heart Chapel in Ganjuran, where it remains. Source: KDC, SCHM 126, 91. Letter by dr. J. Schmutzer to…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), Sacred Heart, 1927, stone (probably white trachyte), 70 cm high. This is a smaller example than the model carved by Iko. It is unknown who carved this stone, but it could possibly have been by A. Maas of Palimanan, Cheribon, who also made the later stone versions. It was placed…

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    Iko & J. Schmuzter (design), Wooden statue depicting a Christian archangel in the guise of a Javanese (Hindu) deity, with accompanying wooden box, teak, 28.5 x 17 x 16 cm, Wereldmuseum, Amsterdam, inv. no. TM-5969-66b. This is a smaller version of a praying angel carved in teak wood, like four others found in the Mission…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), Stations of the Cross 2, Jesus receives help in carrying the cross from Simon of Cyrene, teak, 106 x 80 x 9 cm, Missieuseum, Steyl, object number Schm12. On a similar panel as described previously. The scene in the second station depicts Christ carrying the cross as he passes two…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), Station of the Cross 1, Condemnation of Jesus by Pontius Pilate, teak, 106 x 80 x 9 cm, Missiemuseum, Steyl, object number Schm11. This station is depicted on a panel modeled after niches like those found on Borobudur. Naturally, Buddhist-Hindu symbolism has been omitted from these panels, with the exception…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer (design), 1924-1926, Praying Angel (6), probably teak, dimensions unknown (no image available). This is (another) small example of the praying angel, as Jos Schmutzer refers to it as “the little angel.” Apparently, he gave it to his sister. He writes: “So you like the little angel? Well, I can have Iko…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer, Praying Angel (3), 1924-1925, teak, approx. 70 x approx. 38 x approx. 36 cm, Missiemuseum, Steyl, object numbers Schm07, -08, -09, -10. Photo: Joop van Putten. Same as described in previous post. The statue is on loan from the Schmutzer family to the Missiemuseum Steyl. Source: Schmutzer, Ten Berge, Maas, Europeanisme…

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    Iko & J. Schmutzer, Praying Angel (2), 1924-1925, teak, approx. 70 x approx. 38 x approx. 36 cm, Missiemuseum, Steyl, object numbers Schm07, -08, -09, -10. Photo: Joop van Putten. The design is virtually the same as described above, but in this larger version, more details are visible. This can be seen, for example, in…

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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…