Russian-style icon, The Mocking of Christ, 12x10 in
Russian-style icon, The Mocking of Christ, 11.8x9.8 in.
Sacred icon hand-painted according to the canons of Russian iconography on linden wood, using egg tempera and gold leaf.
The scene depicts the mocking of Christ: he is placed at the centre, mocked and surrounded by soldiers before the crucifixion.
Christ is portrayed with fair flesh tones, wearing a tunic in red and ochre hues and a composed expression, while the surrounding figures create a crowded, dynamic composition.
The iconography highlig...
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Russian-style icon, The Mocking of Christ, 11.8x9.8 in.
Sacred icon hand-painted according to the canons of Russian iconography on linden wood, using egg tempera and gold leaf.
The scene depicts the mocking of Christ: he is placed at the centre, mocked and surrounded by soldiers before the crucifixion.
Christ is portrayed with fair flesh tones, wearing a tunic in red and ochre hues and a composed expression, while the surrounding figures create a crowded, dynamic composition.
The iconography highlights the contrast between Christ’s calm and the actions of the characters, evoking the beginning of the Passion.
Delivered in an elegant blue velvet box with satin interior.