THE SEVEN SLEEPERS OF EPHESUS WITH FOUR FAMILY SAINTS
RUSSIAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The seven young Ephesian noblemen are portrayed asleep in a cave on Mount Anchilos, where they went to pray and prepare for death after the threat of Decious. The constructions in the background represent Ephesus. Christ amidst clouds on the top blesses the episode.
The colours are saturated and emphasised in gold.
15 7/8 x 17¾ in. (40.25 x 45 cm)
THE SEVEN SLEEPERS OF EPHESUS WITH FOUR FAMILY SAINTS
RUSSIAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The seven young Ephesian noblemen are portrayed asleep in a cave on Mount Anchilos, where they went to pray and prepare for death after the threat of Decious. The constructions in the background represent Ephesus. Christ amidst clouds on the top blesses the episode.
The colours are saturated and emphasised in gold.
15 7/8 x 17¾ in. (40.25 x 45 cm)
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