Russian-style icon, Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor, 12x10 in
Russian-style icon, Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor, 11.8x9.8 in.
Hand-painted sacred icon in the tradition of Russian iconography, executed on linden wood with egg tempera and gold leaf.
The scene depicts the Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor: Jesus at the centre, enveloped in radiant light and flanked by the prophets Moses and Elijah.
Below are the apostles Peter, James and John, captured in astonishment and arranged on rocky ledges that structure the composition.
The iconography h...
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Russian-style icon, Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor, 11.8x9.8 in.
Hand-painted sacred icon in the tradition of Russian iconography, executed on linden wood with egg tempera and gold leaf.
The scene depicts the Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor: Jesus at the centre, enveloped in radiant light and flanked by the prophets Moses and Elijah.
Below are the apostles Peter, James and John, captured in astonishment and arranged on rocky ledges that structure the composition.
The iconography highlights Christ’s divine manifestation through the contrast between the luminous central figure and the dynamic postures of the apostles.
Supplied in an elegant blue velvet case with satin lining.