Plaque (Primary Title)
Icon of the Transfiguration (Alternate Title)

Unknown (Artist)

13th century
Byzantine
steatite
Overall: 3 3/4 × 2 7/8 in. (9.53 × 7.3 cm)
67.21
Not on view
According to the Gospel of Matthew (17:1-8), Christ (center), accompanied by the Old Testament prophets Elijah (left) and Moses (right), appeared to the disciples in His glory before His death on the Cross. Three disciples appear below them: Peter (left) pointing to the event, John (center) turning away in fear, and James (right) shielding his eyes.
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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