Antique Russian icon of the Twelve Feasts, 19th century, 43x30 cm
Antique Russian icon of the Twelve Feasts, 19th century, 43x30 cm. Russian iconographic work from the 19th century presenting the scheme of the Twelve Feasts arranged around the central scene of Easter. The composition follows the tradition of the iconostasis, serving as a liturgical-biblical catechesis through codified narrative cycles. The central scene depicts the Resurrection of Christ with theological elements such as the Descent into Hell, the procession of the Blessed into Heaven, the Res...
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Antique Russian icon of the Twelve Feasts, 19th century, 43x30 cm. Russian iconographic work from the 19th century presenting the scheme of the Twelve Feasts arranged around the central scene of Easter. The composition follows the tradition of the iconostasis, serving as a liturgical-biblical catechesis through codified narrative cycles. The central scene depicts the Resurrection of Christ with theological elements such as the Descent into Hell, the procession of the Blessed into Heaven, the Resurrection from the tomb and the appearance at the Lake of Tiberias.
The Twelve Feasts include:
- Nativity of Mary
- Presentation of Mary at the Temple
- Annunciation
- Birth of Jesus
- Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
- Baptism
- Transfiguration
- Entry into Jerusalem
- Ascension
- Trinity of the Old Testament
- Dormition of Mary
- Exaltation of the Cross
Created in Moscow using egg tempera on a wooden support prepared with levkas, evidencing traditional Russian workmanship.
The pictorial structure shows layered color fields with linear drawing and gilding typical of Orthodox iconography.
- Origin: Moscow, Russia
- Technique: egg tempera
- Materials: wood and levkas
- Measurements: 43.5x30.5 cm
- Period: 19th century
Religious icon suitable for collectors and as a furnishing piece referencing the Eastern liturgical tradition.