Lot number 1317 - Auction 147
GROSSFORMATIGE UND FEINE IKONE MIT DER KREUZIGUNG CHRISTI AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A LARGE AND FINE ICON SHOWING THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, 16th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes made of silver, covered by a golden lacquer. In the centre the Crucifix on the summit of Golgotha against the buildings of Jerusalem, the Mother of God and Magdalene painted at the left, John and Longinus opposite. Finely executed in the traditional manner. Minor areas of retouching. 59 x 45 cm.