15th c Byzantine Icon of Christ in Bishop Robes

Painting

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Hammond Castle Museum

Name/Title

15th c Byzantine Icon of Christ in Bishop Robes

Entry/Object ID

HM-824

Tags

Needs Restoration

Description

15th c Byzantine Icon of Christ in Bishop Robes Painted wood; gold background and detail. Painted 1440 Bought by Hammond at auction in Palermo, Sicily, March 23, 1927 "The standard for this depiction is called "Christ the High Priest". It may also be referred to as "Christ the Great Hierarch", or "King of Kings" " On the leaves of the open book held by Christ, two quotes are written: “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were…” (Gospel according to John 18:36) and “Take, eat, this is My Body, which is broken for you for the remission of sins.” (from the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom)." This specific icon originated in the 16th century in Greek Orthodox theology, and was later adopted by post-Byzantine theology. It seems this is much more Greek Orthodox than Byzantine actually. [see note by D Lafontaine, 2025]"

Collection

Painting

Acquisition

Accession

824

Made/Created

Date made

1440

Place

Location

Russian

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

General Notes

Note Type

CCTS004 HM824 Russian icon of Christ or bishop in ceremonial robes

Note Type

JHHJr diary p614 1927-03-16 (Palermo, finds Byzantine Christ at auction)

Note Type

JHHJr diary p616 1927-03-23 (Sicily, buys Byzantine Christ, Naples, finds doors, buys Ephebus)

Note Type

JHHJr diary p622 1928-01-01 (Leche, G Hall fireplace & painting, courtyard box hedge)

Note Type

1966 Corinne Witham Guidebook (27)

Note Type

1988-12-13 Vose appraisal of Pictures in slots, p(4)

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1970ca Handwritten Inventory p(22) - Great Hall

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1980 ca tour script p(6) Great Hall

Note Type

HM824 Byzantine Christ Information