Khachkar, Sevanavank Monastery, Gegharkunik, Armenia
Harrowing of Hell, sculptural detail from a khachkar or cross-stone, 13th century, in Surp Astvatsatsin or Holy Mother of God Church, part of the Sevanavank Monastery, founded 874 AD by Princess Mariam, beside Lake Sevan in Gegharkunik, Armenia. Jesus is depicted with Asiatic eyes to dissuade invading Mongols from destroying the church. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
50380366
Media ID
50380366
Size
7795px x 5745px
(24.5MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
Date
2025
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