Sixteen Great Feasts, ancient Russian icon, 19th century, 14x12 in
Sixteen Great Feasts, ancient Russian icon, 19th century, 14.2x11.7 inches. Ancient icon from Central Russia, dating back to the mid-1800s, representing the Sixteen Great Feasts of the Orthodox liturgical calendar. The sixteen feasts are grouped around the central section, depicting the most important feast : Easter.
The sixteen feasts are: the Nativity of the Theotokos, the presentation of the Theotokos, the Holy Trinity of the Old Testament, the Annonciation, the Nativity of Jesus, the presenta...
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Sixteen Great Feasts, ancient Russian icon, 19th century, 14.2x11.7 inches. Ancient icon from Central Russia, dating back to the mid-1800s, representing the Sixteen Great Feasts of the Orthodox liturgical calendar. The sixteen feasts are grouped around the central section, depicting the most important feast : Easter.
The sixteen feasts are: the Nativity of the Theotokos, the presentation of the Theotokos, the Holy Trinity of the Old Testament, the Annonciation, the Nativity of Jesus, the presentation of Jesus, the Baptism, the Palm Sunday, the Transfiguration, the Ascension of Christ, the Dormition of the Theotokos, the Resurrection of Lazarus, the Saints Martyrs Cyricus and Julitta, the Joy of All who Sorrow, the Ascension of prophet Elijah and the Elevation of the Holy Cross.
The icon is painted with egg tempera on a linden wood board and is delivered in an elegant case with the expertise of a registered expert.
