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Προσωπογραφία του Γρηγορίου Ε' Πατριάρχη Κωνσταντινουπόλεως

Tsokos Dionysios

1861

unspecified

From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

Byzantine icon painting Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious Modern Period Revolution

Dominant colour

Προσωπογραφία του Γρηγορίου Ε' Πατριάρχη Κωνσταντινουπόλεως is a 1861 unspecified by Tsokos Dionysios, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Modern Period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?: Tsokos Dionysios
When & what style?: 1861 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This painting shows a bearded man in dark robes, holding a golden staff and a scroll. His right hand points upward, and a cross hangs around his neck. The background is a plain green, and the frame has Greek writing at the top. The scroll and staff suggest he’s a religious leader. The painting’s realistic style matches the time it was made. Look up Tsokos Dionysios to see more of his work.