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EMMANUEL TZANES. Head of Christ
![EMMANUEL TZANES. Head of Christ. Artist: Emmanuel Tzanès (Greek, active by 1636-died 1690). Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (21.3 x 18.1 cm).
These exquisitely detailed images of the Virgin [33.79.15] and Christ are by one of the greatest artists of the post-Byzantine period, Emmanuel Tzanès, who worked on the island of Crete. They are arranged on the left and right, as is standard on templons and later on the iconostasis. Their poses and dress follow the Byzantine tradition. The elaborate detailing of the halos reflects contemporary Western influence.](/photos/prev/MGM2OTY2MA/album_alb3599840.webp)
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Title: Head of Christ
Caption: Head of Christ. Artist: Emmanuel Tzanès (Greek, active by 1636-died 1690). Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (21.3 x 18.1 cm).
These exquisitely detailed images of the Virgin [33.79.15] and Christ are by one of the greatest artists of the post-Byzantine period, Emmanuel Tzanès, who worked on the island of Crete. They are arranged on the left and right, as is standard on templons and later on the iconostasis. Their poses and dress follow the Byzantine tradition. The elaborate detailing of the halos reflects contemporary Western influence.
Technique/material: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit: Album
Releases: ? Model Release: No - ? Property Release: No
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Image size: 3031 × 3532 px | 30.6 MB
Print size: 25.7 × 29.9 cm | 1193.3 × 1390.6 in (300 dpi)
Keywords: EMMANUEL TZANES • EUROPE • EUROPEAN PAINTINGS • GOLD • GREECE • ICONS • METAL • METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK, USA • PAINTINGS • TEMPERA ON WOOD, GOLD GROUND • TEMPERA • TEMPERA, EGG-TEMPERA • TEMPLE
