Lot number 1917 - Auction
A VERY RARE AND VERY FINE ICON SHOWING CHRIST 'ONLY BEGOTTEN SON'

A VERY RARE AND VERY FINE ICON SHOWING CHRIST 'ONLY BEGOTTEN SON' Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes and background made of gold. The panel depicting Christ Emmanuel enthroned in the centre, surrounded by a large aureole borne up by two angels, above God Sabaoth. In the lower right a triumphant skeleton holding a scythe astride an apocalyptic beast symbolising Death, a victorious Christ dressed in armour opposite. Minor losses, minimally restored. 53.4 x 45 cm.