Diptych, two wood panels gessoed, painted with tempera. Images from New Testament and Ethiopian saints in 8 sections.

Diptych Icon

Maker Ethiopian Artist

DateLate 17th-Early 18th Century

Place of originEthiopia, Africa

MediumTempera on gesso-covered panels

Dimensions12 1/4 x 17 in. (31.1 x 43.2 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LinePartial gift of Richard Faletti and Museum purchase. Funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Endowment, Michael A. Singer and the David A. Cofrin Art Acquisition Endowment

Object number2003.10.13

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionDiptych, two wood panels gessoed, painted with tempera. Images from New Testament and Ethiopian saints in 8 sections.

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