Lot number 628 - Auction 142
MONUMENTALE SIGNIERTE IKONE MIT CHRISTUS ALS HOHEPRIESTER AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A MONUMENTAL SIGNED ICON SHOWING CHRIST AS HIGHPRIEST FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Greek, 19th century Oil on wood panel. Executed in bright colours on a gold ground. The image combining the attributes of King and High Priest Christ is dressed in the ceremonial robes of a Byzantine emperor: a sakkos with long, wide sleeves, finely embroidered with crosses, also wearing a crown set with precious stones, an omophorion draped over his left shoulder, making a sign of blessing with his right hand and holding open a Gospel Book in his other. Greek inscribed and signed on the lower edge. Losses, wearings. 74.8 x 53.8 cm.