Saviour Made Without Hands

Saviour Made Without Hands

Unknown

1150

tempera

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a face, likely Jesus Christ, with long hair and a beard. The face is centered within a circle, which is set against a gold background. The subject's eyes are cast downward, and the mouth is closed. The artwork is rendered in tempera, a technique that involves mixing pigments with a binding agent. The use of tempera gives the painting a sense of depth and texture.

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