Fireplace Tile c. 1936

This tile, created around 1936 by John Dixon, depicts a scene from the Bible's Book of Acts. The tile is framed by a simple, elegant border, containing an image of the Angel of the Lord delivering Peter from prison, a scene documented in Acts 12: 5-11. The tile is rendered in a delicate pink watercolor, a characteristic style of the time. The inscription "ACTO 12. V." refers to the verse in the bible the artwork is depicting. This tile, once part of a fireplace, is an example of the tradition of using religious art as a decorative element in homes.