The Virgin and Child with the 12 Apostles

Unknown master, 18th century. “The Virgin and Child with the 12 Apostles”. Etchmiadzin, Museum of the Mother See, Armenia.

In the centre is the Virgin holding the Child and a chalice, while two angels hold a crown above her head. On the left stands a haloed old man with a bishop’s mitre and staff, and on the right a haloed child holding a lamb. Six half-length figures are shown on each side.