Ancient Russian icon Praise of the Prophets 18th century 36x30 cm
Ancient Russian icon Praise of the Prophets 18th century 36x30 cm. The Russian orthodox icon wants to give glory to the Mother of God. She is represented with her head bowed and her right hand in a gesture of personal refusal, in the central rectangle, sitting on a throne and surrounded by branches and flowers. Around her we find the prophets also identified as witnesses of God. Their prophecies are written in abbreviated form on their scrolls. The inscriptions are quotations from Scripture or a...
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Ancient Russian icon Praise of the Prophets 18th century 36x30 cm. The Russian orthodox icon wants to give glory to the Mother of God. She is represented with her head bowed and her right hand in a gesture of personal refusal, in the central rectangle, sitting on a throne and surrounded by branches and flowers. Around her we find the prophets also identified as witnesses of God. Their prophecies are written in abbreviated form on their scrolls. The inscriptions are quotations from Scripture or adapted texts.
Subject: Praise of the ProphetsOrigin: VologdaTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wood, levkasPeriod: late 18th centuryMeasurement: 36.2x30.5x3.4 cmThe orthodox icon is shipped together with a box and an appraisal carried out by an expert.
