Antique Russian icon of the Twelve Feasts from Uglich, small panels of 6x5 in and central panel of 12x10 in, Descent into Hell
Antique Russian icon of the Twelve Feasts from Uglich, small panels of 6x5 in and central panel of 12x10 in, Descent into Hell.
Antique Russian Icon of the Twelve Feasts from Uglich, featuring small panels of 6.3x4.7 in and a central panel depicting the Descent into Hell, symbolising Christ's victory over death.
The scenes depict the major moments of faith: Nativity of Mary, Presentation of Mary at the Temple, Annunciation, Nativity of Jesus, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, Baptism of Christ,...
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Antique Russian icon of the Twelve Feasts from Uglich, small panels of 6x5 in and central panel of 12x10 in, Descent into Hell.
Antique Russian Icon of the Twelve Feasts from Uglich, featuring small panels of 6.3x4.7 in and a central panel depicting the Descent into Hell, symbolising Christ's victory over death.
The scenes depict the major moments of faith: Nativity of Mary, Presentation of Mary at the Temple, Annunciation, Nativity of Jesus, Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, Baptism of Christ, Entry into Jerusalem, Transfiguration, Trinity of the Old Testament., Ascension of the Lord, Dormition of Mary, and Exaltation of the Cross.
Each illustration is detailed with vibrant colours and refined lines, exemplifying authentic Russian sacred art.
Measurements: small panels of 6.3x4.7 in ; central panel: 12.4x9.6 in.
Origin: St. Petersburg/Uglich, Russia.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Era: 18th century.
The icon comes with a certificate of authenticity and an illustrative description of the twelve feasts, presented in a blue velvet case with blue satin interior, ideal as a gift of great spiritual value.
