The Rogers Family Collection 4

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Greek, 18th C.
Saints Basil, John Chrysostom, Gregory the Theologian, Athanasius and Paraskevi
Tempera on wood
14 5/8″ x 20″ x 1/2″
UWM Art Collection, 1986.146
Gift of Frederick Van D. Rogers

Here, the four Greek Fathers are depicted with St. Paraskevi lined up in a frontal position with richly decorated ecclesiastical robes. The Church Fathers make the Greek sign of blessing – the cross – by crossing their third finger and thumb.

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