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19th Century, Religious Icon, Easter with the Passion of Christ (Russian).

 

Russian Orthodox icon, circa 1880. Mixed media painting, egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with gilding. The icon consists of small panels representing the Twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, with the scene of Resurrection in the center.

 

Aged label on rear in German translates to:

 

Feast Day Icon, Russia

The outer circle depicts the major and minor feast days, the inner circle the biography of Christ. The Easter Festival with the Descent into Hell and the Ascension forms the center.
 

CONDITION:

 

Wear commensurate with age. No major cracks. Reverse sponki''s likely replaced, circa 19th century.

19th C., Religious Icon, Easter With The Passion Of Christ (Russian)

£745.00Price
  • 35.5cm H
    30.5cm W

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