Saint Narcissus, Bishop of Jerusalem

DESCRIPTION

An image of St. Narcissus, Bishop of Jerusalem, mounted on a white horse, and holding a red banner with an inscription which says “St. Narcis.” The aforesaid saint was a bishop of Jerusalem during the 2nd century, both venerated in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox faiths. Without a thistle or a pitcher of water, iconographic elements associated to him, St. Narcissus is portrayed here donning Episcopal garments—a red cloak, a surplice, a mitre, and a ring. Illustrated in the background is the city of Jerusalem where he was ordained at an old age (roughly between 80 and 100) and served as bishop of the holy land. Visible too are images of horses situated at the lower right portion of the canvas. Such depiction of St. Narcissus alludes to his story of leaving Jerusalem in pursuit of a solitary life. This artwork is painted on canvas with oil as medium and it is dated back to the 17th century Italy.

DIMENSIONS

97 x 148cm

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