All Saints
The Met
Artist: Greek Painter(possibly 18th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (31.8 x 21 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Lillie P. Bliss, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Central robed figure with halo in mandorla, flanked by figures, above multiple rows of people
Detailed Description
The image is a black and white, multi-tiered depiction. The upper section features a central robed figure, seated on a cloud-like form. This figure wears flowing robes, has a halo, and holds an open book in their left hand, with their right hand raised in a gesture. The figure is enclosed within a dark, circular mandorla emanating rays of light, which also contains geometric star-like shapes. To the left of the central figure stands a female figure with a halo, and behind her, an angel with wings. Below them, a winged figure with a human face and a book is visible. To the right of the central figure stands a male figure with a halo, gesturing towards the central figure. Above him, a winged eagle-like creature is depicted, and below, a winged lion-like creature holds a book. Greek text is visible on the central figure's halo, reading "IC XC", and on the open book. The lower section of the depiction is divided into three horizontal rows, each containing multiple groups of figures. The uppermost row of the lower section shows four arched groups of standing figures. From left to right, the first group consists of several women with halos, the second group contains bearded men with halos, the third group shows women with halos, and the fourth group shows bearded men with halos. Above each arch, Greek text is inscribed: "ΧΟΡΟ ΙΕΡΑΡΧΩΝ", "ΧΟΡΟ ΠΡΟΦΗΤΩΝ", "ΧΟΡΟ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΩΝ", and "ΧΟΡΟ ΜΑΡΤΥΡΩΝ". The middle row of the lower section also features arched groups of figures, primarily bearded men with halos. The bottom row shows only the heads and shoulders of several bearded men, emerging from a wavy, textured line that suggests a landscape or a cloud formation. The entire depiction has a worn appearance, with some areas of paint loss and visible texture.
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