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Saint Onuphrius, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Cretan School
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Saint Onuphrius, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Cretan School
Saint Onuphrius, between 1500 and 1600
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4th Century Cretan Cretan School Crete Ecole Cretoise Hermit Icon Orthodox Parchment Saint Onuphrius School Cretan Wood Material Mizraim Paris Museums Petit Palais Santo
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This exquisite 16th century painting, titled "Saint Onuphrius" by the Cretan School, showcases the hermit saint in a full-length, standing pose, set against the backdrop of a barren, rocky landscape. Saint Onuphrius, also known as Onuphrius the Great or Onuphrius the Egyptian, is depicted in the image as a bearded, naked man with a serene expression on his face. He is shown holding a phylactery, a parchment scroll, in one hand, symbolizing the sacred texts he studied during his long years of solitude. The painting, executed in tempera on wood, is believed to have been created between 1500 and 1600, during the Mizraim period in Crete, which was under Venetian rule. The Cretan School, a group of artists active during this time, was renowned for its mastery of color and technique, as evidenced in this stunning work of art. The setting of the painting is believed to be inspired by the geography of Egypt, where Saint Onuphrius is said to have lived as a hermit in the desert. The artist has expertly captured the rugged terrain, with its towering mountains and rocky outcroppings, creating a sense of isolation and solitude that is fitting for the saint's story. This painting is now part of the collection of the Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, France, and is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Cretan School and the enduring influence of Christianity on European art.
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