St. Sissinios
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
It is probable that these four examples of Christian art were made for religious buildings rather than tombs. The capital, which would have decorated the top of a small column, has slots to hold the walls of a chapel. The bust of an unnamed saint, shown blessing his viewers, may represent the patron saint of a church or monastery. The pair of reliefs shows saints who are little known today. St. Sissinios is apparently shown killing his sister, whose daughter had been taken over by the devil. St. Thekla, who was converted to Christianity by St. Paul, is being martyred by two crudely rendered lions.
MEDIUM
Limestone
DATES
6th century C.E.; modern reworking
PERIOD
Late Antique Period
DIMENSIONS
15 3/16 x 23 1/4 x 5 7/8 in. (38.5 x 59 x 15 cm)
(show scale)
ACCESSION NUMBER
40.300
CREDIT LINE
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Coptic. St. Sissinios, 6th century C.E.; modern reworking. Limestone, 15 3/16 x 23 1/4 x 5 7/8 in. (38.5 x 59 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 40.300. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 40.300_PS2.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 40.300_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007
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