Icon of the Virgin and Child
Cleveland Museum of Art

Icon of the Virgin and Child

500s CE

wool and dye
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

Created in Egypt's hot and dry desert climate, this tapestry features a border of lush greenery and fruits, while flowers peek out from around the throne of the Virgin. Imagine encountering this artistic oasis in a Coptic church during the dry heat of the day.

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