Theodosius Arrives at Ephesus, from a Scene from the Legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus

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ca. 1200–1210 · Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint · The Cloisters

Theodosius Arrives at Ephesus, from a Scene from the Legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus — Unknown

The legend tells of seven brothers condemned to death because of their Christian faith. They took refuge in a cave, where they fell into a sleep that lasted several centuries. When the cave was inadvertently opened, the brothers were awakened, and the miracle was recognized by the local bishop. In this panel, one of eleven from the lost window, the Christian emperor Theodosius with two companions rides to Ephesus to see the brothers.

Artist
Unknown
Date
ca. 1200–1210
Medium
Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint
Culture
French
Department
The Cloisters
Credit line
The Cloisters Collection, 1980
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