Travel diptych depicting the martyrdom of Saint
Travel diptych depicting the martyrdom of Saint
Charalampe (Kharlampiy).
Tempera and gold on wood. Hinged opening brass frame.
Russia, 18th century.
On the left panel, the saint is burned with candles and a man is about to crush his teeth with stones, before he is thrown into the fire at the feet of Emperor
Septimius Severus and Governor Lucien. On the right panel, Emperor Severus threatens Christ by shooting an arrow to the sky, from which flashes of anger are fired. Good general condition.
H: 11.3 - W: 17.9 cm (open) Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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Travel diptych depicting the martyrdom of Saint
Charalampe (Kharlampiy).
Tempera and gold on wood. Hinged opening brass frame.
Russia, 18th century.
On the left panel, the saint is burned with candles and a man is about to crush his teeth with stones, before he is thrown into the fire at the feet of Emperor
Septimius Severus and Governor Lucien. On the right panel, Emperor Severus threatens Christ by shooting an arrow to the sky, from which flashes of anger are fired. Good general condition.
H: 11.3 - W: 17.9 cm (open) Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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