Judas' betrayal, hand-painted Russian-style icon, 12x10 in
Judas' betrayal, hand-painted Russian-style icon, 11.8x9.8 in.
Sacred icon executed by hand according to the canons of Russian iconography, painted on a linden-wood panel using egg tempera with a gold leaf background.
The scene depicts Judas' betrayal: the kiss given to Christ at the moment of his arrest, in the presence of soldiers and the disciples. Christ is portrayed with balanced flesh tones and a red-and-blue mantle, while Judas is shown in the foreground; the surrounding figures form a comp...
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Judas' betrayal, hand-painted Russian-style icon, 11.8x9.8 in.
Sacred icon executed by hand according to the canons of Russian iconography, painted on a linden-wood panel using egg tempera with a gold leaf background.
The scene depicts Judas' betrayal: the kiss given to Christ at the moment of his arrest, in the presence of soldiers and the disciples. Christ is portrayed with balanced flesh tones and a red-and-blue mantle, while Judas is shown in the foreground; the surrounding figures form a compact, narrative composition.
The iconography emphasises the contrast of gestures and expressions, underlining the theme of betrayal and the beginning of the Passion.
Delivered in an elegant blue velvet box with satin interior.