Quadripartite Panel with Saints Charalambos, Nicholas, Demetrios, and George

Date18th century

Mediumtempera, gold leaf

Dimensions24.7 x 19.5 x 1 cm

ClassificationsIcon

Credit LineGift of Dr. John Foreman.

Object numberM2002.037

DescriptionThe panel consists of two wings which have been glued together. Four saints are shown in individual sections. UL: St. Charalampos, identified by his long beard. UR: St. Nicholas (who travelled frequently with St. Charalampos. Both saints hold a holy book in their left hand and form a sign of blessing with their right hand. LL: St. Demetrios riding a brown house and spearing a human figure. LR: St. George riding a white horse and spearing a dragon.

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