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Icon Gallery General Collection 19nr: " The image of first-ranked Apostles Peter and Paul."
19nr: " The image of first-ranked Apostles Peter and Paul."
Image information
The image of first-ranked Apostles Peter and Paul.
1700-1750. North of Russia. Vologda. (?)
Size: 90,5x68,0x3,0 cm. Large size.
Technique & Material: Board, gesso, tempera, drying oil.
Description: Peter is depicted with the keys to the gates of Paradise, and the Apostle Paul with a sword.
There is the image of two round seals with scenes of martyrdom penalty Apostles Peter and Paul in the lower part of the icon.
Vivid stylistic features of Vologda icon painting school is the sky blue color of the icon background space, bright natural colors of the Russian northern land, some roundness and volumetric of the faces.
Truly monumental ancient image. Unique monument of the Northen iconography of the 18th century.
Large size of the icon increase the influence.
Rarest recension (variant) of the plot. The icon has the highest antiquarian and artistic value, cultural and historical significance.
Please feel free to ask for additional information and provenance.
High Resolution Images: fragments.
Price: EUR 7700.-