1438
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Icon of The Embrace of the Apostles Peter and Paul is a 1438 oil by Angelos Akotantos, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows two men embracing, with their arms around each other's shoulders. They have dark hair and beards, and are wearing robes. The man on the left has a black robe with a yellow stripe on the sleeve, while the man on the right wears a red robe with a black sleeve. The background is a warm, golden color with a cracked texture, suggesting an old or aged surface. The overall mood of the painting is one of warmth and companionship. You might also want to check out the Ashmolean Museum.
Angelos Akotantos (Greek: Άγγελος Ακοτάντος; 1390–1457) was a Greek painter, educator, and protopsaltis.
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