Antique Russian Staurotheque with St. John the Precursor and Feasts, 18th century, 12x10 in
Antique Russian Staurotheque with St. John the Precursor and Feasts, 18th century, 12x10 in.
This old Russian icon on a wooden board, embellished with embedded bronzes, is known as a Staurotheque, a reliquary intended to safeguard fragments of the Cross of Christ.
In the centre, St. John the Baptist, the Precursor of Christ, is depicted, while the upper band portrays the main events in the life of Jesus and the Virgin: Trinity of the New Testament, Exaltation of the Cross, Presentation at the Te...
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Antique Russian Staurotheque with St. John the Precursor and Feasts, 18th century, 12x10 in.
This old Russian icon on a wooden board, embellished with embedded bronzes, is known as a Staurotheque, a reliquary intended to safeguard fragments of the Cross of Christ.
In the centre, St. John the Baptist, the Precursor of Christ, is depicted, while the upper band portrays the main events in the life of Jesus and the Virgin: Trinity of the New Testament, Exaltation of the Cross, Presentation at the Temple, Baptism of Jesus, Entry into Jerusalem, Transfiguration, Pentecost, Ascension, Dormition of Mary, and Descent into Hell.
A work of great devotional and historical value, blending sacred art with the liturgical memory of the Orthodox Church.
Origin: Moscow, Russia.
Materials: wood-levkas, bronze.
Dimensions: 12.2x10.6 in.
Era: 18th century.
The icon will be delivered in an elegant blue velvet case lined with satin, accompanied by an expert's appraisal confirming its authenticity and origin.
