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Illustrated story of an icon, 1801

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3018K

Scope and Contents

690 x 420 mm single sheet which narrates the history of an icon in words and illustrations. The icon was swept away at sea and washed ashore near Mount Roia on Cyprus, where a monastery was built to celebrate its appearance. The abbot of the monastery, Joachim, and the painter, Kornaros of Crete, are named in the text.

Dates

  • Creation: 1801

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Stored in the RCS plan chest.

Extent

1 sheet(s) (1 sheet) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

good condition

General

This item level description was entered by MJC.

Finding aid date

2015-08-05 11:36:34+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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