These 18th-century Ottoman-period, hand-painted wooden panels depict two Egyptian Coptic saints central to the Desert Fathers tradition. Saint Paul of Thebes (Anbā Būlā), revered as the first Christian hermit, embodies a life of solitude and devotion, while Saint John the Short (John Colobus) is celebrated for humility and spiritual guidance within early monasticism.
Painted on wood in the devotional icon tradition, the panels offer an evocative, historically rooted presence for wall display—equally compelling to collectors of Coptic art and to interior designers seeking authentic ecclesiastical character.
Dimensions: Each Panel Height 46cm,Width 16cm, Depth 1cm.
