Russian Icon Popular Scene from the Gospel Art Icons - Scenes from the Gospel

Features

Artwork title:  Icona russa con scene del Vangelo

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Subject:  Sacred Subject

Origin:  Russia

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Tempera on Board

Description : Icona russa con scene del Vangelo

Tempera on panel. The icon is divided into different scenes, which tell biblical episodes, mainly from the Gospel. The largest central scene shows the risen Jesus who lets himself be recognized by the Magdalene above and by the disciples gathered in the Upper Room below; all around, episodes that start chronologically at the top left with the three Angels of Shechem, and then touch on various evangelical moments in the life of Mary and Jesus. The didactic intention of the icon, a form of story and explanation of the scriptures using the visual tool for illiterate people. The panel has several falls and cracks of the color, with a larger central lack. It has rear reinforcement (one strip is missing).

Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear. We try to present the real state as fully as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description will prevail.

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 37,5
Width: 28
Depth: 2,5