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ST. ALEXIS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Small rectangular dome-shaped panel. In the center figure of St. Alexis is shown full-length in 3/4 view. He is holding a book in his left hand. His right hand is raised in the gesture of prayer. Figure of St. Alexis is painted in soft tones of amber, gold and brown colors. Background is painted in mellow ivory color. Traces of original gold leaf are visible on the painted figure, background as well as on the elevated border.

Object name:
ST. ALEXIS
Made from:
Wood -- tempera -- gesso -- and gold and silver leaf
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
Late 16th c.-Early 17th c.
Size:
9 × 3 3/4 × 7/8 in. (22.9 × 9.5 × 2.2 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
54.88
Signature marks:
inscription 26 on reverse at top in red ink inscription R 363 on reverse at bottom in blue ink; R in Cyrillic inscription 23 x 9 / 37 on reverse indicates size inscription Right middle from the window 9 on reverse in Cyrillic in black ink
Credit line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Don K. Chapman, 1996