Fragment with Lion Strangler from a Dalmatic of Saint Bernard Calvo
Fragment with Lion Strangler from a Dalmatic of Saint Bernard Calvo, Byzantine, 12th century. A fragment of a garment with a central circular design on a gold background, featuring a man in a dynamic pose, grappling with a lion; the man wears a short tunic and has one arm around the lion's neck. The circular design is surrounded by an intricate border. Above the circle is a horizontal band with a repeating pattern on a dark green background. The fabric has a frayed and tattered appearance, with some areas of damage and discoloration. The overall color palette includes shades of gold, red, green, and brown. The fragment appears to be a remnant of a larger textile, likely a liturgical vestment. The image shows the fragment against a beige background.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 780 × 893 px
- Museum Record
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