Gregory of Nazianzos

Gregory of Nazanzias (sold)

Gregory of Nazianzos

(sold)

Anne Beversdorf, 2006

Silk and metallic thread; approx .50 carat garnet, .25 carat peridot , both prong-set in sterling silver; 40 freshwater pearls, glass beads on 22 pt canvas.

Adapted from Liturgical Homilies of Gregory of Nazianzos, f 4v

Byzantine (Constantinople) circa 1150.

Ms brought to Mt. Sinai from Crete by the monk Germanos in 1550.

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Sacred Threads

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To inquire about owning one of these miniatures of silk and jewels, contact the artist, Anne Beversdorf, at anne@stariel.com .

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