Diptych Ethiopia, 19th century. Coloured painting over chalk ground on 2 wooden boards (from the same board). Recessed picture fields. Left wing with 2 scenes. Top: Crucifixion of Christ with the Mother of God, St. John and an Ethiopian saint (Gabrananfas Quedus?). Below: St. George fighting dragon, upper right princess in tree crown. Right wing: Mother of God enthroned with child (type Salus populi Romani), accompanied by 2 angels. 38x40 cm (open). - Signs of age. Small missing parts and retouching.

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