Russian-style icon of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 12x10 in
Russian-style icon of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 12x10 in.
Hand-painted sacred icon in the Russian tradition, executed on linden wood using egg tempera and gold leaf.
The scene depicts the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple, with the Child entrusted to the arms of the elderly Simeon in the presence of Mary and Joseph.
The figures show pale complexions and robes in tones of red, blue and ochre, drawn with the formal rigor typical of Eastern iconography.
The composition underl...
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Russian-style icon of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 12x10 in.
Hand-painted sacred icon in the Russian tradition, executed on linden wood using egg tempera and gold leaf.
The scene depicts the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple, with the Child entrusted to the arms of the elderly Simeon in the presence of Mary and Joseph.
The figures show pale complexions and robes in tones of red, blue and ochre, drawn with the formal rigor typical of Eastern iconography.
The composition underlines the ritual significance of the event through its architectural arrangement and the solemn gestures of the characters.
Delivered in an elegant blue velvet presentation box with a satin interior.