Antique Russian icon, Twelve Great Feasts, 19th century, 17x12 in
Antique Russian icon, 19th century, Twelve Great Feasts, 17x12 in.
Russian nineteenth-century iconographic work presenting the scheme of the Twelve Great Feasts arranged around the central scene of Easter.
The composition follows the tradition of the iconostasis and functions as liturgical-biblical catechesis through codified narrative cycles.
The central scene depicts the Resurrection of Christ, with theological elements such as the Descent into Hell (Harrowing of Hell), the procession of the Bles...
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Antique Russian icon, 19th century, Twelve Great Feasts, 17x12 in.
Russian nineteenth-century iconographic work presenting the scheme of the Twelve Great Feasts arranged around the central scene of Easter.
The composition follows the tradition of the iconostasis and functions as liturgical-biblical catechesis through codified narrative cycles.
The central scene depicts the Resurrection of Christ, with theological elements such as the Descent into Hell (Harrowing of Hell), the procession of the Blessed to Heaven, the Resurrection from the sepulchre and the appearance on the shore of Lake Tiberias.
The Twelve Great Feasts include:
- Nativity of the Theotokos
- Presentation of the Theotokos at the Temple
- Annunciation
- Nativity of Christ
- Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
- Baptism of the Lord
- Transfiguration
- Entry into Jerusalem
- Ascension of Christ
- Trinity of the Old Testament
- Dormition of the Theotokos
- Exaltation of the Cross
Manufactured in Moscow using the traditional technique of egg tempera on a wood panel prepared with levkas, reflecting the customary Russian workshop practice.
The pictorial structure shows layered colour fields with a linear drawing and gilding characteristic of Orthodox iconography.
Origin: Moscow, Russia
Technique: egg tempera
Materials: wood, levkas
Measurements: 17.1x12 in
Period: 19th century.
Suitable for collectors and for furnishing with reference to the Eastern liturgical tradition.