Dormition of the Virgin
Artist
Byzantine
Dateabout 1000
Mediumivory with traces of paint
Dimensions11.8 x 16.5 x 0.6 cm (4 5/8 x 6 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsIvories
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1942.43
DescriptionThe Virgin lies upon a draped bed. Behind her stands Christ holding in his arms her soul represented as a small child. Above his head is a cloud and on either side are angels with outstretched arms. Mourning apostles are grouped at either end. One apostle at left swings a censer.ProvenanceStrieder Collection, Munich; purchased at the Streider Collection sale, Frankfurt, before 1942; sold to the present collection through the Nierendorf Gallery, 1942.
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