Icons

A rare icon showing four selected saints. Tempera on wood panel. Russian, 17th century. 33.3 x 29.3 cm (Sale 216, Lot 526)

A rare icon showing four selected saints. Tempera on wood panel. The saints depicted in three-quarter view, turning towards the centre. Two saints attired in phellonion with foliage patterns and omophorion. To the right the dog-headed Christopher Kynokephalos. Christ Emmanuel appearing amidst clouds at the top of the composition. The image rendered and pastel colours. Executed in great detail. Russian