Three Hierarchs: St. Basil the Great of Caesarea, St. Gregory the Theologian of Nazianzus, and St. John Chrysostom of Antioch, The
Entry/Object ID
2005.02.117
Description
Cast brass enameled plaque, with remnants of enamel in left backgroundFor an iconographic explanation, see 2005.02.095. In this version the mandylion with the face of Christ appears above the central figure. Each of the saints carries a Gospel book. There is a wide decorative border.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.02
Source or Donor
Betsy Scheuring
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Betsy Scheuring
Made/Created
Date made
1880 - 1900
Place
Country
Russia
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
4-1/2 in
Width
3-5/8 in
Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Cultural/Historical Context
Label
For an iconographic explanation, see 2005.02.095. In this version the mandylion with the face of Christ appears above the central figure. Each of the saints carries a Gospel book. There is a wide decorative border.
