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Lot 238

The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)
Crete, attributed to Symeon Bathas (active 1550-1600)

5 June 2013, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)

Crete, attributed to Symeon Bathas (active 1550-1600)
finely painted in strong colours, the Apostles seated beneath the synthronon, and King Kosmas holding the blanket with the scrolls of Apostolic teaching
49.5 x 33cm (19 1/2 x 13in).

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PROVENANCE:
The Temple Gallery, London

LITERATURE:
Y. Petsopoulos [ed.], East Christian Art, London, 1987
R. Temple, Icons, A Sacred Art, London, 1989

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