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**Originally Listed At $1400**

Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 19th century CE. A festal icon in egg tempera and gold leaf on wood featuring the resurrection of Christ in the center surrounded by a mandorla and standing atop an empty tomb. The Resurrection is the central theme, the "feast of feasts" celebrated not only on Easter but every Sunday. Surrounding this are 10 scenes depicting the events of Holy Thursday and Holy Friday. These scenes are then surrounded by 16 images of feast days celebrated on the liturgical calendar. Size: 12" W x 14" H (30.5 cm x 35.6 cm)

Icons (icon means "image" in Greek) are sacred objects within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Found in homes as well as churches, these painted images depict holy persons and saints as well as illustrate scenes from the Scriptures. Icons are not worshiped, but are instead venerated for their ability to focus the power of an individual's prayer to God. As such they are truly "windows into heaven."

Provenance: private Francis & Lilly Robicsek Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, acquired second half of the 20th century

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#119521

  • Condition: Some separation between the two wood slats that comprise this icon. Normal surface wear with nicks to the peripheries and expected losses to gold leaf and pigment. Missing one back slat. Wire for suspension on verso.

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