Liturgical Bread Stamps
by Sarah Loft
Title
Liturgical Bread Stamps
Artist
Sarah Loft
Medium
Photograph - Digitally Painted Photograph
Description
These are bread stamps used in the preparation of the round loaves used in the eucharistic service of the Orthodox Church. This selection was hand carved by a very old Ukrainian man. They were displayed at Emmaus House in Harlem, New York on the occasion of a church bread (prosphora) baking seminar. The use of bread stamps has a very old history and goes at least as far back as bakeries in the Roman empire.
Note: The watermark will not appear on the print you purchase.
Featured in the Christian Art and Photography group, April 2014.
Featured in the Art from the Past group, April 2014.
Featured in the Images That Excite You group, November 2014.
Featured in the ABC group, June 2017.
Featured in the Classic Still Life Artwork group, August 2018.
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July 15th, 2012
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Maria Hunt
I love this amazing collection, Sarah and this arrangement. Found this lovely work in the Still Life Discussion thread in 1000 Views. f/l