A large and findely painted icon showing the extended Deisis. Central Russia, ea...

90 - A large and findely painted icon showing the extended Deisis. Central Russia, ea...

A large and findely painted icon showing the extended Deisis. Central Russia, early 19th century. Eggtempera on gesso on wooden panel with kovcheg, gilded haloes. Christ enthroned, blessing and displaying the open Gospel Book, flanked by his Mother and John the Baptist thus forming the core of the Deisis. Supplemented by Apostles and angels. The saints Zosima and savatij in monkish attire kneeling in front of the suppedaneum. Rendered with pastel colours, white highlights. Six family saints on the border. Against a stripped background to gesso. Slightly restored. Some losses. 53.5 x 45 cm.

Russland, Anfang 19. Jh.

Catalogueprice: 1.500 - 2.000 €

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