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Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. Finely painted in egg tempera and gesso on wood, an icon divided into 7 parts, each depicting a different saint or religious scene. At the top, from left to right, is the image of Our Lady of Kazan, the Resurrection, and Bishop Gregory of Thaumaturgus or Gregory the Miracle-Worker. Next, the largest section at the center portrays a scene of 6 holy figures, likely saints and/or bishops in discussion, possibly intended as the Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy. Last, the lowest register presents an image of Saint George on his horse at the center flanked by a pair of saints on each side. Size: 12.25" W x 15.1" H (31.1 cm x 38.4 cm)

Icons were some of the first religious artworks brought to Russia from Byzantium. These sacred pictures reached a high point in the Byzantine era; however, the Russians brought their own style to the art of the icon. Icons were initially created for use in churches and processions. In time they became smaller and were used increasingly within households. To this day they remain an important form of visual culture in Russia's orthodox religious community. Icons (icon means "image" in Greek) are sacred objects within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. 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 New York, New York, USA collection; ex-B.H. collection, West Germany, acquired from 1985 to 1995

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  • Condition: Missing back slats and some splitting with infill between wood planks. Chipping, nicks, and abrasions to pigments and gesso as shown. Otherwise, nice imagery with lovely craquelure in areas and rich patina throughout. Suspension hook on verso for display.

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