Lot number 1325 - Auction 147
GROSSE UND SELTENE IKONE MIT CHRISTUS, DER ÜBER DEN TOD TRIUMPHIERT

A LARGE AND RARE ICON SHOWING CHRIST TRIUMPHING OVER DEATH Russian, Vologda, second third of the 18th century Tempera on wood panel, the garments, halo and details made in gold. With a carved and gilded frame. The four symbols of the Evangelists appear in the corners, framed by clouds. The full-length figure of Christ, holding the Globus Cruciger, stands upon a skeleton, symbolizing His triumph over death. Minor vertical cracks, minimal retouching. 48.5 x 34 cm.