Ancient Russian icon of the Trinity of the Old Testament, 19th century, 31x26.5 cm
Ancient Russian icon of the Trinity of the Old Testament, 19th century, 31x26.5 cm. Ancient icon, reproduction of Rublev's original. Three pilgrims, of whom chapter XVIII of Genesis tells us, had a vision of a Trinitarian manifestation.At the beginning of the 15th century in Russia, Rublev brought about a revolution in this iconography, transforming the scene into a sacred composition by eliminating the earthly characters. A silent conversation between the Trinitarian Persons which has as its su...
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Ancient Russian icon of the Trinity of the Old Testament, 19th century, 31x26.5 cm. Ancient icon, reproduction of Rublev's original. Three pilgrims, of whom chapter XVIII of Genesis tells us, had a vision of a Trinitarian manifestation.At the beginning of the 15th century in Russia, Rublev brought about a revolution in this iconography, transforming the scene into a sacred composition by eliminating the earthly characters. A silent conversation between the Trinitarian Persons which has as its summit the salvation of man and the Eucharistic cup.Subject: Old Testament,Origin: Mstera (Central Russia),Technique: egg tempera,Materials: wood, levkas,Period: 19th century,Measurement: 31x26.5 cmThe icon is delivered inside an elegant box, together with the appraisal carried out by an expert.
