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The Virgin Hodegetria
mainland Greek workshop1540/1560
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
Iconostasis icon from a sanctuary screen depicting the Virgin Hodegetria. The painting is an austere and imposing product of a workshop in mainland Greece. It belongs to a pair (ΓΕ 33629). The halo, richly decorated with floral patterns in relief, recalls ceramic and metal wares. Middle 16th c. 1.04x0.68 m. Gift of the Lilian Boudouris Foundation (ΓΕ 33628)
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- Title: The Virgin Hodegetria
- Creator: mainland Greek workshop
- Date Created: 1540/1560
- Physical Dimensions: w680 x h1040 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: icon
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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