Ancient Russian hand-painted icon, the Sixteen Great Feasts and Cycle of the Passion, 14x11 in

Ancient Russian hand-painted icon, the Sixteen Great Feasts and Cycle of the Passion, 14x11 in. The icon of the Sixteen Great Feasts is a traditional sacred representation in Byzantine and Orthodox art depicting the main liturgical events and festivities of the ecclesiastical year. Detailed icon, it features in the centre the composition of Holy Easter surrounded by scenes of the Passion: the Last Supper, the washing of the feet, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, the betrayal by Judas, Jesus on trial by Caiaphas, Jesus on trial by Pilate, the crowning with thorns, the flagellation, the Way of the Cross, the Crucifixion, the Descent from the Cross, and the Tomb. The outer circle illustrates the 16 Great Feasts, with, in the central part: the descent into hell, Adam kneeling and Christ taking his hand, giving the impression of lifting him up, accompanied by Eve; the procession of the blessed to Paradise with the good thief at the gate; Christ's resurrection from the tomb and His appearance at the Lake Tiberias. Subjects: The Sixteen Great Feasts. Origin: Central Russia. Technique: egg tempera. Materials: wood, levkas. Measurements: 13.8x11.4 in. Era: 8th century restored 21st century. This icon is shipped with a case and an expert appraisal.