Lot number 1905 - Auction 142
IKONE MIT DEM ENTSCHLAFEN DER GOTTESMUTTER (KOIMESIS)

AN ICON SHOWING THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD Greek, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The Virgin lies on a bier draped with a cloth flanked by mourning Apostles. At the upper part of the composition, the figure of Christ is seen. He receives his Mother's soul which is represented as a swaddled infant. Minor paint blisterings. 29 x 21.2 cm.