Icon, 16th century. Triptych of distemper and gesso on wood. Depicted in the left and right panels: Top register are equestrian Saints on white horses, bottom register, saint with red cloak, book, hand cross and conical hat. The central panel is Mary and Christ child flanked by archangels with swords. Mary has a red cloak/shawl and holds the child in her proper right arm.

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Size: 4000px × 3225px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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