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Madonna and Child
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Greek Icon on panel of the Virgin and Child of the Byzantine type known as the Hodegetria (She who shows the way). The thick primer applied and painted over to create patterns on the garments and haloes was possibly added later.
| Artist / Maker | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Culture / Origin | Byzantine, Ireland |
| Department | Byzantine |
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Image & data: Chester Beatty via Europeana · Licence: BY 4.0.
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