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Saint George and Xenophontos Monastery on Mount Athos
This colored engraving was made and printed in 1798, by Nicephoros, a monk and painter from Karpenissi. Saint George is depicted killing the dragon; moreover, there is a view of the Xenophontos Monastery, whose patron Saint is Saint George.
Several additional elements placed in the angles frame the central composition; on top right Christ blessing the Great Martyr George, before crowning him; on the left Saint Marina praying with a cross in her hand. The engraving is among the first ones made on Mount Athos in late 18th century; their massive production was to follow in the first decades of 19th century.
Code
Βχει 230
Type
Engraving
Chronology
1871
Dimensions
Height 48.5 cm. length 34.5 cm.
Material of Construction
Paper, tempera
Origin
Dori Papastratou collection