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Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis (Cyprus): Wooden painted cross. Reverse (TE2233)
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The cross consists of three wooden parts. On the reverse, the lamb as symbol of Christ is framed by the four symbols of the evangelists. Provenance: Church of the Holy Cross, Askas, Cyprus
Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis
cross with symbol of Christ on it, e.g. lamb
tempera
the four symbols of the evangelists, 'the apocalyptic beasts'
wood (plant material)
Wood
crosses (visual works)
ox (possibly with book) ~ symbol of St. Luke
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lion (possibly with book) ~ symbol of St. Mark
angel (possibly with book) ~ symbol of St. Matthew
Tempera
Byzantine (culture and style)
eagle (possibly with book) ~ symbol of St. John
Byzantine art
painting (image-making)
Title: Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis (Cyprus): Wooden painted cross. Reverse (TE2233)
Description:
The cross consists of three wooden parts.
On the reverse, the lamb as symbol of Christ is framed by the four symbols of the evangelists.
Provenance: Church of the Holy Cross, Askas, Cyprus.
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