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Early 20th C. Russian Icon - Christ Enthroned
Early 20th C. Russian Icon - Christ Enthroned
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Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wonderful icon of Christ Enthroned, finely delineated in cyan, orange, yellow, green, red, beige, white, and brown egg tempera and gesso on wood. Seated upon a flame-like throne formed from the wings of seraphim, the tranquil deity holds an open book of the Gospel in this left hand while blessing with his right, as his feet lay on the earth below him. The symbols of the 4 Evangelists surround him with an eagle for Saint John, an ox for Saint Luke, a lion for Saint Mark, and an angel for Saint Matthew. An elaborately carved border of geometric and architectural design surrounds this opulent scene. Size: 10.1" W x 20.2" H (25.7 cm x 51.3 cm)

Icons (icon means "image" in Greek) are sacred objects within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Traditionally 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 New Jersey, USA collection

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Condition
Expected nicks and stable fissures with some chipping to pigments, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with craquelure to tempera.
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Early 20th C. Russian Icon - Christ Enthroned

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