The exorcism of a satan. A cleric reads religious text over a sick man.
67-45-9
From: Ethiopia
Curatorial Section: African
Object Title | The exorcism of a satan. A cleric reads religious text over a sick man. |
Object Number | 67-45-9 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Ethiopia |
Section | African |
Materials | Vellum | Pigment |
Description | Painting. The exorcism of a satan. Simultaneous action is indicated by horizontal panels: In the bottom half a cleric reads a religious texts over a reclining sick man; the top half reveals the consequences of the recitation, as an angel chases the satan away. |
Height | 47.8 cm |
Width | 30.4 cm |
Depth | 0.8 cm |
Credit Line | Ethiopian Expedition; Allan Young, 1967 |
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