Four-part icon
18th century. Central Russia.
Size: 31.3 x 26.2 x 2.7 cm
Technique & Material: Cypress board(!) with the ark, gesso, tempera, drying oil.
Description:
On the top row, left to right. Mother of God of Kazan, Mother of God - unexpected joy.
On the bottom row, left to right. Mother of God - Softening of Evil Hearts, St. George, St Kirik and Ulita, St. Xenia.
Cypress board(!) with the ark, gesso, tempera, drying oil.
High, school level of icon painting. The rich and colourful composition. The use of cypress planks further confirms the high status of icons.
High Resolution Images: fragments.
Price: EUR 2750.-