Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A beautifully painted Russian icon on a wood panel depicting the resurrection of Jesus when Christ rose again on the third day after his death, one of the most important themes in religious art. Christ is depicted floating in the air in a stylized mandorla, with two apostles beside him, and three soldiers in recumbent positions, two shading their eyes from the bright aura that surrounds the figure of Christ, beneath. A beautiful icon depicted in vivid hues of red, blue, green, turquoise, brown, and gold. Size: Size: 8.5" L x 7" W (21.6 cm x 17.8 cm).

Icons were some of the first religious artworks brought to Russia from Byzantium. These sacred pictures of the Greek Orthodox church 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.

Provenance: Ex. M. Reiniger collection, Chicago, IL

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Intact with minor surface wear as shown.