Ancient Russian Crucifix icon 18th century 35.5x21 cm
Ancient Russian Crucifix icon 18th century 35.5x21 cm. This is the typical Russian icon with a downward sloping transverse, which indicates the ''Scales of Justice''. In this part the fallen Old Jerusalem is depicted with the temple curtain torn apart. Examining the cross from above, on the first transversal we notice the writing ''INRI'' together with the depiction of Christ the Savior with the halo and the blessing hand.The Body of Christ is fixed to the cross with four nails and not three, as...
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Ancient Russian Crucifix icon 18th century 35.5x21 cm. This is the typical Russian icon with a downward sloping transverse, which indicates the ''Scales of Justice''. In this part the fallen Old Jerusalem is depicted with the temple curtain torn apart. Examining the cross from above, on the first transversal we notice the writing ''INRI'' together with the depiction of Christ the Savior with the halo and the blessing hand.The Body of Christ is fixed to the cross with four nails and not three, as it appears in Western depictions and its head is turned to the right.At the point where the cross is inserted into the ground, some letters are carved which indicate the following phrase: ''the place of the Crucifix becomes Paradise''.The death of Jesus, in the Eastern tradition, is not represented in the spasm of agony, but always appears illuminated by a regal nobility.Subject: Crucifixion,Origin: Moscow,Technique: egg tempera,Materials: wood, levkas,Period: 18th century,Measurement: 35.5x21 cmThe icon is delivered inside an elegant box, together with the appraisal carried out by an icon expert.
