Cameo with Christ Emmanuel

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1200–1400 · Steatite, beige · Medieval Art

Images of Christ Emmanuel represent the Logos, or preexistent Word of God. Steatite, easily carved stone, usually soft green or buff in color, came to be widely used for the production of small icons.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1200–1400

Medium

Steatite, beige

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Purchase, William Kelly Simpson Gift, 1987