Hand-painted Russian-style icon of Betrayal of Judas, 30x25 cm
Hand-painted Russian-style icon 'Betrayal of Judas', 30x25 cm. Sacred icon executed according to the canons of Russian iconography, painted on a linden wood panel using egg tempera with a gold leaf background. The scene depicts Judas' betrayal, the kiss given to Christ at the moment of his arrest, in the presence of soldiers and the disciples. Christ is represented with balanced flesh tones and a mantle in red and blue hues, while Judas appears in the foreground; the surrounding figures form a c...
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Hand-painted Russian-style icon 'Betrayal of Judas', 30x25 cm. Sacred icon executed according to the canons of Russian iconography, painted on a linden wood panel using egg tempera with a gold leaf background. The scene depicts Judas' betrayal, the kiss given to Christ at the moment of his arrest, in the presence of soldiers and the disciples. Christ is represented with balanced flesh tones and a mantle in red and blue hues, while Judas appears in the foreground; the surrounding figures form a compact, narrative composition. The orthodox iconography highlights contrasts of gesture and expression, underlining the theme of betrayal and the beginning of the Passion. It is delivered in an elegant blue velvet box with a satin interior.