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Icon of the Virgin & Child, 500s (slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave, wool)

Icon of the Virgin & Child, 500s (slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave, wool)


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Icon of the Virgin & Child, 500s (slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave, wool)

499704 Icon of the Virgin & Child, 500s (slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave, wool) by Byzantine School, (6th century); 178.7x110.5 (overall) 197.4x128.2 (mounted) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Inscription: on the lintel of the architectural setting, the Greek inscription translates as: The Holy Michael, The Holy Mary, The Holy Gabriel. The wide foliate border is decorated with fruits and flowers and, in the lower part, with medallions containing the busts of apostles whose names are inscribed nearby in Greek and are translated as: Andrew, Matthew, Paul the Apostle, Luke, James, Phillip, Mark, Thomas, John, Matthias, Peter, and Bartholomew.
); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; out of copyright

Media ID 23553580

© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund / Bridgeman Images

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This print showcases the "Icon of the Virgin & Child" created by the Byzantine School in the 6th century. The artwork, measuring 178.7x110.5 cm overall and mounted at 197.4x128.2 cm, is housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The icon depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, surrounded by an exquisite architectural setting adorned with a Greek inscription that translates to "The Holy Michael, The Holy Mary, The Holy Gabriel". A wide foliate border embellished with fruits and flowers frames the composition beautifully. Adding further depth to this masterpiece are medallions containing busts of apostles such as Andrew, Matthew, Paul the Apostle, Luke, James, Phillip, Mark, Thomas, John Matthias Peter and Bartholomew. Each name is inscribed nearby in Greek. Embroidered using a slit-and-dovetailed-tapestry weave technique on wool fabric from Egypt during ancient times adds to its historical significance. The intricate details and vibrant colors make this piece truly remarkable. As you gaze upon this image captured by Bridgeman Images for Fine Art Finder's collection without any copyright restrictions or commercial use mentioned here - you can appreciate not only its artistic value but also its cultural importance within Byzantine art history.

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