Large 19th-century Russian Icon – Liturgical Feasts (menaion)
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Russian icon depicting the Menaion, a cycle of liturgical feasts, centered on the scene of Christ’s Resurrection (Descent into Hell), surrounded by numerous episodes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin Mary.
The composition is organized into several registers featuring meticulously painted narrative scenes, in accordance with Orthodox iconographic tradition. Among the depictions, several key moments of the liturgical calendar stand out, arranged around the central scene.
The work is distinguished by the richness of its narrative, its iconographic complexity, and the use of intense colors, with a predominance of reds, ochres, and gold backgrounds.
The composition is organized into several registers featuring meticulously painted narrative scenes, in accordance with Orthodox iconographic tradition. Among the depictions, several key moments of the liturgical calendar stand out, arranged around the central scene.
The work is distinguished by the richness of its narrative, its iconographic complexity, and the use of intense colors, with a predominance of reds, ochres, and gold backgrounds.
2 200 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Painted wood
Length: -
Width: 45
Diameter: -
Height: 54
Depth: .
Reference (ID): 1746140
Availability: In stock
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