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08.05.2011

Epitaph of Emperor John Kantakouzenos, circa 1354

The epitaph is of a functional type, embroidered on a light blue all-silk fabric with fine wire, and in some places with...

08.05.2011

Epitaph, donated by voivode Vasilios Lupus, year 1651-2

The epitaph belongs to the historical type of epitaph, which prevailed in the post-Byzantine era in comparison to the liturgical one. It is embroidered in red...

08.05.2011

Air with the Communion of the Apostles, year 1534-5

Air (54X52 cm.) depicting the moment just before the Communion of the Apostles. The velvet fabric of the vestment is...