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Prophet Elijah
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USI Università della Svizzera italiana
Lugano, Switzerland
An icon painted on a wooden panel, depicting the Prophet Elijah. He is a very important figure in the Christian tradition, and in this region he is known as the protector of furriers. On several occasions, as in this one, he is depicted wearing fur garments. In Kastoria, the Prophet Elijah is celebrated on July 20th.
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Details
- Title: Prophet Elijah
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1180
- Location Created: Kastoria, Greece
- Physical Dimensions: 124 cm x 62.5 cm x 4.5 cm
- Type: Icon
- Rights: CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- External Link: Profeta Elia, Sant'Elia
- Medium: Icona
- Art Genre: Religious art
- Art Form: Painting
- Support: Nikon D600
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