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3188n:"John the Baptist hagiographic."
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"John the Baptist hagiographic."
18th century. Circa 1750. Russia, Palekh.
Size: 33,3 x 26,3 cm.
Technique & Material: Board, gesso, tempera.
Description: This icon is a vivid example of the high style of the early period of the Palekh School of icon painting. 17th century.
Palekh "school" iconography - is the special art. This icon of St. John the Baptist shows exquisite authentic style of Palekh. The painting is complicated by a wide variety of elements of the composition, a variety of personages and stories associated with major events in the life of John the Baptist:. His Christmas, Execution and the acquisition of His saint head. In the center of the icon we can see the main character in triumphant glory.
The technique of the painting is not so simple and exclusively skilful. It is complicated by a lot of shadow and active light melts. The image of John with the "enlightened" face is filled with an inner light that comes from the inside - this is one of the artist receptions for such glorious masterpieces of such school of icon painting. The painting differs refinement, all the proportions elongated shapes.
Until now the Palekh icon painting has not been studied until the end.
It is based on the ancient traditions of Suzdal and Moscow schools. Particularly enriched and flourished Paleh iconography in the 17th century. This piece of art also belongs to this period.
Almost perfect state of preservation.
Please ask for the additional information and provenance.
High Resolution Images: fragments.
Price: EUR 6000.-
Иоан Предтеча житийный.
18 век. Около 1750 г. Россия. Палех.
Размер: 33,3 x 26,3 см.
Доска , левкас, темпера.
High Resolution Images: fragments.
Цена: EUR 6000.-
