Virgin and Child, Coptic, 7th-8th century (Early Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
This wood carving shows Mary and her son Jesus. The image of Jesus is one of a older boy or young man but set to a smaller size to be held in his mothers arms.
This image of mother and son is shows a closer resemblance to that of an infant but appears to drawn in a fashion that makes him look older in the face.
This image of Christ is starkly different than the previous one, showing Christ as a King or High Ranking priest in the Byzantine crown and robes he is wearing.
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