Russian Trinity Icon in bronze XVIII century 5x5 cm
Russian Trinity Icon in bronze XVIII century 5x5 cm.
Mid-18th century bronze icon from Moscow, Russia, depicting the Trinity from the Old Testament, according to Rublev's iconographic tradition.This Holy Trinity icon is of reduced size and weight because it is a neck icon, made to be always carried by the believer who commissioned it. It is in fact equipped with a hook to be hung on a rope and worn around the neck.The face of the Savior is depicted on the hook, while the Trinity is depicted on th...
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Russian Trinity Icon in bronze XVIII century 5x5 cm.
Mid-18th century bronze icon from Moscow, Russia, depicting the Trinity from the Old Testament, according to Rublev's iconographic tradition.This Holy Trinity icon is of reduced size and weight because it is a neck icon, made to be always carried by the believer who commissioned it. It is in fact equipped with a hook to be hung on a rope and worn around the neck.The face of the Savior is depicted on the hook, while the Trinity is depicted on the main square, with the Holy Father on the left, the Son in the center and the Holy Spirit on the left. They are depicted as angels with haloes, huddled around a table with cups, a symbol of sacrifice. This scene is recorded in the Old Testament, when Abraham saw the Trinity and offered them refreshment.This antique Russian icon measures 6x4 cm and is delivered together with the certificate of authenticity and export document.