Icon - Wood - Coptic diptych

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Clément Floch
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Description from the seller

This Ethiopian religious diptych, oil on wood and executed in the mid-20th century, is a piece rich in symbolism and with an aesthetic deeply rooted in the Eastern Christian tradition. Its two-panel format allows sacred scenes to be narrated with intensity and balance, following the characteristic style of Ethiopian art: vibrant colors, figures with large expressive eyes, and a frontal composition that conveys solemnity and spiritual closeness at the same time.

Each panel displays meticulous pictorial work, where firm outlines and saturated tones create images of great devotional force. The wood, slightly aged, adds warmth and authenticity, reinforcing the sense of facing a liturgical object meant to accompany prayer and contemplation. The oil, applied with precise brushstrokes, preserves its chromatic vitality, which speaks of careful technique and quality materials.

This diptych is not only a testimony to Ethiopian Christian iconography but also a decorative piece with personality, capable of bringing an exotic, spiritual, and artistic touch to any space. A work that combines tradition, color, and a strongly marked cultural identity.

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This Ethiopian religious diptych, oil on wood and executed in the mid-20th century, is a piece rich in symbolism and with an aesthetic deeply rooted in the Eastern Christian tradition. Its two-panel format allows sacred scenes to be narrated with intensity and balance, following the characteristic style of Ethiopian art: vibrant colors, figures with large expressive eyes, and a frontal composition that conveys solemnity and spiritual closeness at the same time.

Each panel displays meticulous pictorial work, where firm outlines and saturated tones create images of great devotional force. The wood, slightly aged, adds warmth and authenticity, reinforcing the sense of facing a liturgical object meant to accompany prayer and contemplation. The oil, applied with precise brushstrokes, preserves its chromatic vitality, which speaks of careful technique and quality materials.

This diptych is not only a testimony to Ethiopian Christian iconography but also a decorative piece with personality, capable of bringing an exotic, spiritual, and artistic touch to any space. A work that combines tradition, color, and a strongly marked cultural identity.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Coptic diptych
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
17 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
1 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1950-1960
SpainVerified
2857
Objects sold
90.46%
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