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Fragment of an Icon with Scenes from Christ's Passion

1100s

Byzantium, Byzantine period, 12th century

Medium
steatite
Measurements
Overall: 11.8 x 11.3 cm (4 5/8 x 4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1962.27
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Location
105 Byzantine
Print
A gray-green steatite icon fragment, broken diagonally, is divided into rectangular panels carved in low relief. On the right, a haloed Christ pulls a kneeling figure from a tomb. To the left, a central compartment shows figures leaning over a prone body. The upper register features groups of standing figures in profile. All figures wear draped clothing with circular halos. Though the stone is worn, fine details remain in the garments and expressive postures.

Fragment of an Icon with Scenes from Christ's Passion

1100s

Byzantium, Byzantine period, 12th century

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