Eulogy of the Prophets, antique Russian icon, beginning of the 19th century
Eulogy of the Prophets, antique Russian icon, beginning of the 19th century. Antique icon of the beginning of the 19th century, from Moscow (Russia) painted on a wood and levkas board of 20.5x18 cm and enriched by a golden background.
This icon depicts the Eulogy of the Prophets, also known as the Lauds of the Mother of God. The Theotokos is represented with the Infant Jesus, seating on a throne with the inscription "From on high the prophets have announced you". The prophets stand around her and...
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Eulogy of the Prophets, antique Russian icon, beginning of the 19th century. Antique icon of the beginning of the 19th century, from Moscow (Russia) painted on a wood and levkas board of 20.5x18 cm and enriched by a golden background.
This icon depicts the Eulogy of the Prophets, also known as the Lauds of the Mother of God. The Theotokos is represented with the Infant Jesus, seating on a throne with the inscription "From on high the prophets have announced you". The prophets stand around her and present the content of their visions on scrolls. The prophets are the patriarch Jabob, Moses, Aaron, Gideon, David, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Habakkuk and Zechariah.
Precious icon painted with egg tempera, delivered with export documents and expertise by the Russian Cultural Heritage.
