Orthodox Antique icon, 19th century, tempera on wooden board,
size 35,5 x 30,5 cm. In the eastern church, eastern is the most important holiday, the highpoint of the church year that celebrates the definitive triumph over death. Christ Descending into Hell and rescuing Adam and Eve from the Tombs together with David and Solomon, St John the Baptist ant other Old Testament Figures. All this represent the general resurrection of the humanity. The event is known in Russian as Bogoyavlenie i voskresinie, in Greek as 'Anastasis' and in Old English as the 'Harrowing of Hell'. Condition: authentic icon in original condition. Provenance: private collection Netherlands. The authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise.

Reserve: $800.00

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