Wall Painting of Male Saint

Unknown

12th century, modern restoration · Fresco · Medieval Art

Wall Painting of Male Saint — Unknown

The largest of these fresco fragments may represent the late fourth-century saint John Chrysostom, who is usually depicted with a pointed beard, sunken cheeks, and a high forehead.

Artist
Unknown
Date
12th century, modern restoration
Medium
Fresco
Culture
Byzantine
Department
Medieval Art
Credit line
Gift of Lisa Papamarkou Jewell, in memory of her brother, Alexander Papamarkou, on the occasion of the opening of the Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries for Byzantine Art, 2000

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