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| Keywords: Ethiopian - Diptych Icon with Saint George, and Mary and the Infant Christ - Walters 3616 - Back.jpg This is an extremely well-preserved early example of a diptych two-panel icon designed for personal use The small size of the piece and its brightly painted interior would have enhanced the owner's sense of personal connection to the sacred figures depicted St George was often paired with Mary in objects of this type because he more than any other saint was considered her special messenger His presence in this icon offered a special guarantee that the owner's petitions would reach Mary and Christ early Other date century 15 tempera wood cm 18 7 27 9 accession number 36 16 38328 Private collection date and mode of acquisition unknown Sam Fogg Rare Books and Manuscripts London England 2004 Walters Art Museum 2004 by purchase Museum purchase 2004 place of origin Ethiopia Walters Art Museum license 3D Art of Ethiopia in the Walters Art Museum Church paintings in Ethiopia Paintings in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
