Lot number 568 - Auction 138
FEINE IKONE MIT DER DARBRINGUNG CHRISTI IM TEMPEL

A FINE ICON SHOWING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST TO THE TEMPLE Russian, 16th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. Finely executed in great detail on a gold ground. Symeon the Righteous with veiled hands in front of an altar. The Mother of God bearing the baby, the Prophetess Anna standing behind her, at the left Joseph bearing a cage with two doves. All figures with prominent haloes, an architectural setting in the background. The edges minimally damaged. 36 x 31.7 cm.