Russian icon of the Holy Trinity with modern angels, 12x11 in
Russian icon of the Holy Trinity with modern angels, 12x11 in. This icon's depiction of the Trinity showcases three angels symbolising the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The artist of the original icon, Andrei Rublev, provides visual clues, inviting the viewer to discern which angel represents each of the three persons of the Trinity. While the angels all appear similar, each is set against a distinct backdrop. Behind the central angel stands a tree, representing the Tree of Life as a ...
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Russian icon of the Holy Trinity with modern angels, 12x11 in. This icon's depiction of the Trinity showcases three angels symbolising the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The artist of the original icon, Andrei Rublev, provides visual clues, inviting the viewer to discern which angel represents each of the three persons of the Trinity. While the angels all appear similar, each is set against a distinct backdrop. Behind the central angel stands a tree, representing the Tree of Life as a symbol of the Father. Behind the angel on the right, a mountain symbolises Golgotha, signifying the Passion of the Son. Lastly, in the background of the angel on the left, a temple represents the Holy Spirit. On the table lies a bowl, symbolising Christ's sacrifice for humanity. The original icon by Andrei Rublev is currently housed at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. Crafted using the egg tempera technique, the icon is delivered in an elegant blue case lined with satin. Origin: Russia. Technique: egg tempera. Materials: wood - levkas. Dimensions: 12.2x10.6 in. Year of production: 2023.
