Lot number 1573 - Auction 147
MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'ÜBER DICH FREUET SICH DIE SCHÖPFUNG' MIT DEN WOCHEN-TAGEN AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING 'IN THEE REJOICETH' (HYMN TO HOLY VIRGIN) AND THE FIRST SIX DAYS OF THE LITURGICAL WEEK FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, Yaroslavl, mid 17th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes and background made of gold. The composition divided into compartments, the first six (from the left) showing the Anastasis, the Synaxis of the Archangels, the Decollation of John the Baptist, the Annunciation, the Washing of the Feet and the Crucifixion. The lower image depicting crowds of the Righteous people, Bishops and Metropolitans and monastic saints. Painted in great detail, according to the traditional manner, both in style and iconography of the individual scenes. Losses to the lower part. 106 x 86 cm.