Christ With St. Michael

Anne Beversdorf, 2005

Silk and metallic thread;  approx. .20 ct aquamarine; .20 ct garnet, both faceted and prong-set in sterling silver; 4 gold-plated beads, one coral bead,  and glass beads on 22 pt canvas. 22 x 15.5 cm.

The image is of Christ or The Lord, with the angel who takes down names of those entering church.

Adapted from 18^th century icon on wood, held by the Moscow Archeology Office of the Ecclesiastical Academy