Russian-style wooden icon, Washing of the Feet, 12x10 in
Russian-style wooden icon, Washing of the Feet, 11.8x9.8 in.
Hand-painted sacred icon executed according to the Russian iconographic tradition on linden wood using egg tempera and gold leaf.
The scene depicts the Washing of the Feet with Jesus bending before Saint Peter to wash his feet, a gesture that evokes humility and service to others.
Christ is portrayed with a golden nimbus, wearing a red tunic and blue mantle, his face serene and his gaze concentrated on the action, while he holds the basin...
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Russian-style wooden icon, Washing of the Feet, 11.8x9.8 in.
Hand-painted sacred icon executed according to the Russian iconographic tradition on linden wood using egg tempera and gold leaf.
The scene depicts the Washing of the Feet with Jesus bending before Saint Peter to wash his feet, a gesture that evokes humility and service to others.
Christ is portrayed with a golden nimbus, wearing a red tunic and blue mantle, his face serene and his gaze concentrated on the action, while he holds the basin with composed demeanour.
The apostles stand behind him with attentive, recollected expressions, wrapped in mantles of green and red tones against a stylised architectural background.
The composition highlights Christ’s simple yet central gesture, the focal point of the entire Gospel scene.
The icon is supplied in an elegant blue velvet box with satin interior.