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The Virgin of Tenderness
unknown artist1340/1360
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
The Virgin of Tenderness. The central representation is surrounded by busts of apostles and relief scenes from the Dodekaorton (Twelve Great Feasts). The work combines, in a unique way, Palaiologan features with characteristics of Venetian art. Constantinople (?), mid-14th c. 0.42x0.30 m. (ΓΕ 2972)
Details
- Title: The Virgin of Tenderness
- Creator: unknown artist
- Date Created: 1340/1360
- Location Created: Turkey
- Physical Dimensions: w300 x h420 x d10 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: icon
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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