Items Similar to Christian Orthodox icon on panel (Ethiopia) First Half of 20th Century
![Charles Levier [Une Promenade du Dimanche] Signed Oil, Paris Cityscape, c. 1955](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/charles-levier-paintings-charles-levier-une-promenade-du-dimanche-signed-oil-paris-cityscape-c-1955-for-sale/a_28432/a_164029621748483234791/Levier_Charles_UnePromenadeduDimanche_circa1955_101980_FT_1_Hero_Ratio_0_833_SM_COMPLETE_master.jpg)
![[Venetian Reflections] Oil on Canvas by William Verdult, Signed](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/william-verdult-paintings-venetian-reflections-oil-on-canvas-by-william-verdult-signed-for-sale/a_28432/a_164033121748503892088/Verdult_William_VenetianReflections_Circa1975_101547_FT_1_Hero_Ratio_0_541_SM_COMPLETE_master.jpg)
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
UnknownChristian Orthodox icon on panel (Ethiopia) First Half of 20th CenturyXXth Century
XXth Century
$6,451.46
£4,800.77
€5,500
CA$8,815.44
A$9,937.98
CHF 5,267.43
MX$122,520.40
NOK 64,032.20
SEK 61,545.14
DKK 41,841.02
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
Framed wooden icon with a depiction of a winged devil in chains in the center. This could be Lucifer, the rebel angel who fell from Heaven and became the prince of all demons and was later defeated by Archangel Michael and the other angels (an entirely similar depiction can be found inside the ancient monastery of Kebran Gabriel on Lake Tana). Below, a sacred text with the most important verses traced in red and the others in black. On either side of the devil are two figures of saints or anchorites holding a sacred text and a thaumaturgic cross. In the lower part of the table, on the sides, are two symbols apparently of pagan origin, the sun and the moon. The representation is enriched at the bottom by the figure of another blessing monk and, all around, by other faces of saints and polychrome geometric decorations whose pattern has been handed down through the centuries.
The Christian religion spread to Axum (capital of the mythical kingdom of Sheba) in the mid-4th century, under King Ezana, who converted from polytheism to monotheism and then to Christianity. In the fifth and sixth centuries, Syrian monks (whom tradition identifies as the "Nine Saints" and the "Righteous Ones") traveled to the kingdom to spread the new faith. Ethiopians, for that matter, proudly claim to be directly descended from the Solomonic dynasty through Menilek, son of Azieb (or Makeda), Queen i Sheba, and Israel's King Solomon. There is no doubt that Ethiopian icon art is related to that of the Eastern tradition, particularly Greek-Byzantine, whose sacred iconography it retains while reserving much attention to the figures of local saints and anchorites. However, the production of icons would only begin or gain momentum from the 15th century onward, under Emperor Zara Yacob, thanks to the arrival of foreign artists, especially Italians. Stylistically, the kinship with Eastern icons is also quite close, although Ethiopian icons, as in the present case, differ in the use of joyful colors and the introduction of pagan symbols, in this case the sun and moon. Such symbols, rather than suggesting a form of syncretism, fit seamlessly into the Christian-based depiction, giving an exquisitely Ethiopian touch to the work.
- Creation Year:XXth Century
- Dimensions:Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU680316028312
About the Seller
4.8
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2017
1stDibs seller since 2017
124 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Milan, Italy
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllDipinto Ritratto di Ecclesiastico XVII secolo
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela.
Il dipinto è stato in passato restaurato e ritelato, presenta un piccolo foro in alto a sinistra.
E' presentato in cornice in stile, di inizio '900.
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dipinto Ritratto di Nobildonna XVIII secolo
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela.
La nobildonna è riccamente abbigliata, con un'elegante cappa rossa poggiata sulle spalle, che lascia scoperto l'abito orlato di pizzi; l'acconciatura è impreziosita di ...
Category
18th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dipinto Sacra Famiglia con Santi XVII-XVIII secolo
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela.
La scena raffigura la Sacra Famiglia accompagnata da San Giovannino ed un altro santo inginocchiati davanti al Bambin Gesù, che conversa con loro seduto in grembo alla ...
Category
Early 18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jehovah Ordonnant de sa Main Puissante une Famille Cosmique, 1970
By Manuel Orazi
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela. Firmato e datato in basso a destra.
Nella fase pittorica astratta di ORAZI è spesso espressa la sua forte inclinazione a creare forme circolari, sovente annodate o conc...
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dipinto Ritratto di Arabo con Turbante XIX secolo
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela. Seconda metà del XIX secolo.
Intenso ritratto in primo piano di uomo probabilmente nord- africano, che rientra nel periodo artistico definito orientalista, ovvero in q...
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dipinto di Augusto Friedrich Siegert Interno con Figura Femminile
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela. Firmato in basso a destra.
In una stanza sobriamente arredata, una donna anziana siede a leggere, o forse a meditare, con il libro appoggiato sul tavolino sotto la fine...
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
You May Also Like
[Venetian Reflections] Oil on Canvas by William Verdult, Signed
By William Verdult
Located in Miami, FL
WILLIAM VERDULT – Untitled [VENETIAN REFLECTIONS]
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Right ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame
A DREAMLIKE IMAGINING OF VENICE AT SUNSET
[Venetian Reflections] sho...
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
![[Venetian Reflections] Oil on Canvas by William Verdult, Signed](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/william-verdult-paintings-venetian-reflections-oil-on-canvas-by-william-verdult-signed-for-sale/a_28432/a_164033121748503892088/Verdult_William_VenetianReflections_Circa1975_101547_FT_1_Hero_Ratio_0_541_SM_COMPLETE_master.jpg?width=240)
$7,000 Sale Price
30% Off
"Night Mountain Landscape, 1974" – Signed Abstract Oil by Ralph Rosenborg
By Ralph Rosenborg
Located in Miami, FL
RALPH ROSENBORG – "NIGHT MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE, 1974"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Left and on Verso ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame
A VIVID ABSTRACT VISION OF MOUNTAINOUS NIGHTSCAPE
In "N...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Ralph Rosenborg "Landscape: Garden of Flowers, 1973" Oil on Canvas, Signed
By Ralph Rosenborg
Located in Miami, FL
RALPH ROSENBORG – "LANDSCAPE: GARDEN OF FLOWERS, 1973"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed and Dated Lower Left and on Verso ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame
A VIBRANT ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE BY AN AMERIC...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
"Santa Monica Pier at Night" by Robert Kenneth White, Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SANTA MONICA PIER AT NIGHT"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Right ⚜ Titled on Verso
A LUMINOUS NIGHTSCAPE OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL ICONOGRAPHY
Santa Monica Pier at...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Other Medium
Charles Levier [Une Promenade du Dimanche] Signed Oil, Paris Cityscape, c. 1955
By Charles Levier
Located in Miami, FL
CHARLES LEVIER – UNTITLED [UNE PROMENADE DU DIMANCHE]
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Right ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame
A CHARMING MIDCENTURY PARISIAN STREET SCENE IN MOTION
[Une Prome...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
![Charles Levier [Une Promenade du Dimanche] Signed Oil, Paris Cityscape, c. 1955](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/charles-levier-paintings-charles-levier-une-promenade-du-dimanche-signed-oil-paris-cityscape-c-1955-for-sale/a_28432/a_164029621748483234791/Levier_Charles_UnePromenadeduDimanche_circa1955_101980_FT_1_Hero_Ratio_0_833_SM_COMPLETE_master.jpg?width=240)
Johannes Schiefer Signed Oil Painting, French Riviera View circa 1938
By Johannes Schiefer
Located in Miami, FL
JOHANNES SCHIEFER – UNTITLED [VUE SUR LA BAIE DES ANGES]
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Left ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame
A RADIANT MEDITERRANEAN VIEW BY POST-IMPRESSIONIST JOHANNES SC...
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
More Ways To Browse
La Tavola
D Angelis
Angelo Basso
Michael Story
Signed And Numbered Dali
Illusion Sculpture
Plein Air Painting California
Pop Art Japanese
Hungarian Prints
Long Island Ny
Vintage Florida Art Prints
Abstract Flower Painting Large
Old Hollywood Art
Vintage Oil Painting Seascape
Jack Mitchell Dance
Shiny Sculpture
Humorous Art Prints
Large Painting Oil Ship