Title: Mary with Her Son
Artist: Anonymous (Ethiopian)
Medium: Tempera on wood
Size: 38.1 x 44.44 cm
Date: late 17th century
Location: The
On this triptych the imposing figures of Mary and Her Son dominate the lower scene of Christ teaching the Apostles, who are seated in rows on the central panel and wings. The large, watchful eyes, always powerful in Ethiopian icons, are especially impressive here, as are the fine details of the speckled and jeweled robes.
The side panels of this triptych depict the Resurrection and Saint George, and the Crucifixion and Saint Mercurius. The resurrected Christ, seen at the upper left, holds a small cross as a symbol of victory over death.
Historically,
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