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  • Title: Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints Theodore and George
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  • Description: The Virgin Mary sits on a throne with the Christ Child on her lap. Flanking Mary and Christ are St. Theodore on the left and St. George on the right. Two angels behind this central group watch the hand of God descending from heaven above the Virgin. There is a personalization of the Virgin's face reminiscent of Roman wall painting.
  • Source: Wikimedia Commons
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • Subject (See Also): Angels George, Martyr and Saint Icons Mary, Virgin, Saint and Child Theodore of Heraclea, Martyr and Saint
  • Geographic Area: Northern Africa
  • Century: 7
  • Date: ca. 600
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  • Current Location: St. Catherine, St. Catherine's Monastery
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  • Artistic Type (Category): Digital images; Paintings
  • Artistic Type (Material/Technique): Panel; Encaustic
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  • Height/Width/Length(cm): 70cm/49cm/
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