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Four Icons from a Pair of Doors (Panels), possibly part of a Polyptych: John the Theologian and Prochoros, the Baptism (Epiphany), Harrowing of Hell (Anastasis), and Saint Nicholas

early 15th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 303

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Four Icons from a Pair of Doors (Panels), possibly part of a Polyptych: John the Theologian and Prochoros, the Baptism (Epiphany), Harrowing of Hell (Anastasis), and Saint Nicholas
  • Date:
    early 15th century
  • Geography:
    Made in Crete ?
  • Culture:
    Byzantine
  • Medium:
    Tempera and gold on wood
  • Dimensions:
    Overall ((a) St John and Prochoros on Patmos): 10 1/16 × 7 3/8 × 3/8 in. (25.5 × 18.8 × 0.9 cm)
    Overall ((b) Baptism): 10 5/16 × 7 3/8 × 3/8 in. (26.2 × 18.7 × 0.9 cm)
    Overall ((c) Anastasis): 10 5/16 × 7 1/4 × 3/8 in. (26.2 × 18.4 × 0.9 cm)
    Overall ((d) St. Nicholas): 10 13/16 × 7 3/8 × 5/16 in. (27.4 × 18.8 × 0.8 cm)
  • Classification:
    Paintings-Icons
  • Credit Line:
    Purchase, Mary and Michael Jaharis Gift, 2013
  • Object Number:
    2013.980a–d
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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