Lot number 1569 - Auction 147
FEINE WOCHENIKONE (SEDMITZA)

A FINE WEEK ICON Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The background made of silver, covered by a golden lacquer. Showing the first six days of the liturgical week: the Anastasis, the Synaxis of the archangels, the Beheading of St. John, the Annunciation, the Washing of the Feet and the Crucifixion, centred with Christ Enthroned, in the lower part groups of saints and martyrs looking up, their hands raised in prayer. Minimally worn. 30.9 x 26.8 cm.