Epitaphios (Plashchanitsa), third quarter 17th century

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Epitaphios (Plashchanitsa), third quarter 17th century, Russian, Moscow or environs, Silk and metal thread embroidery on a foundation of linen plain weave, 24 1/4 × 32 in. ( × cm), Textiles-Embroidered, The central scene of the Lamentation of Christ is bordered by a series of saints in roundels, with a particular focus on saints of the Moscow region, including four Metropolitans of Moscow and the important monastic leaders Sergius and Cyril

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Size: 5200px × 3964px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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