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ST. CHRISTOPHER
MELCHITE, CIRCA 1800
The panel of oval shape with carved and gilded decoration on the top, representing the elderly St. Christopher carrying the Christ child in his arms, the faces executed realistically, the garments of the saint painted with saturated colours, contrasting with bright chiton of Christ, on gold ground
18¾ x 12 5/8 in. (47.75 x 32 cm)
MELCHITE, CIRCA 1800
The panel of oval shape with carved and gilded decoration on the top, representing the elderly St. Christopher carrying the Christ child in his arms, the faces executed realistically, the garments of the saint painted with saturated colours, contrasting with bright chiton of Christ, on gold ground
18¾ x 12 5/8 in. (47.75 x 32 cm)
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