Virgin (Theotokos) and Child between Saints Theodore and George, icon, sixth or early seventh centur

Virgin (Theotokos) and Child between Saints Theodore and George, icon, sixth or early seventh centur

Virgin (Theotokos) and Child between Saints Theodore and George, icon, sixth or early seventh century. )Encaustic on wood, 2’ 3" x 1’ 7 3/8". Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt.

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