Russian icon of Transfiguration, repainted board, 19th century 35x25 cm
Russian icon of Transfiguration, repainted board 19th century 34x26 cm. Precious icon from Russia, representing the Transfiguration where Jesus changes his aspect and shows himself to Peter, James and John with an extraordinary splendour and divine light.
We can also see the apparition of Moses and Elijah, symbols of the Torah and of the prophetism and so emblematic of the Old Testament, taking with Jesus.
The Transfiguration, Jesus' manifestation as divine light, is strictly related to the tradi...
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Russian icon of Transfiguration, repainted board 19th century 34x26 cm. Precious icon from Russia, representing the Transfiguration where Jesus changes his aspect and shows himself to Peter, James and John with an extraordinary splendour and divine light.
We can also see the apparition of Moses and Elijah, symbols of the Torah and of the prophetism and so emblematic of the Old Testament, taking with Jesus.
The Transfiguration, Jesus' manifestation as divine light, is strictly related to the traditional byzantine iconography and its painting technique, designed to capture this glow coming from the subjects themselves.
Board of the 19th century, from Russia, repainted by hand by specialized restorers in the mid-20th century.
Icon made of wood levkas painted by hand on gold leaf with egg tempera.
Delivered with certificate of authenticity.
