Head of Christ, from an Icon of the Crucifixion
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12th century · Steatite, light green · Medieval Art
These two fragments are from icons of the Crucifixion. In the Gospels (Mark 15:39; Matthew 27:54), the Roman centurion identifies Christ as the Son of God at the Crucifixion.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Steatite, light green
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Department
- Medieval Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Werner, 1981
