Rema Island

Rema Island is located in Ethiopia's Lake Tana, in the southeastern section of the lake. It is the site of the Medhane Alem church, which houses the tomb of Emperor Sarsa Dengel. In March 1933, R.E. Cheesman visited the cathedral and discovered several "excellent" paintings, implying European artists or monks who had studied in Palestine.

Two triptychs in particular had good color retention, with "the antique gold background and reds are superb and seem like lacquer," according to the artist. Sarsa Dengel's entrails were transported from the scene of his death and placed in a blue-and-white porcelain jar, which Cheesman was shown.

Location: Lake Tana, Ethiopia