Cast bronze icon depicting the Archangel Michael. The icon shows a clean shaven winged man with shoulder length curly hair. He is clothed in a floor length robe and cloak. In one hand he holds a scepter and in the other he holds the "XC" of Christ's initials. Meant to be showcased with 2005.02.123 with a Deesis icon in the middle.
Collection
Betsy Scheuring Icon Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2005.02
Source or Donor
Betsy Scheuring
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Betsy Scheuring
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Icon
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Symbol, Religious
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Religious Objects
Nomenclature Class
Ceremonial Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Dimensions
Height
8-1/4 in
Width
5-3/4 in
Exhibition
Spirit Made Tangible: The Scheuring Icon Collection (2006)
Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Cultural/Historical Context
Label
The Archangels Gabriel and Michael (2005.02.123 & 2005.02.124) are often shown together holding disks that bear the letters IC and XC, respectively. The orbs symbolize both worldly dominion and heavenly authority.
