Lot number 1483 - Auction 161
GROSSFORMATIGE ERWEITERTE IKONE MIT DER HÖLLENFAHRT UND AUFERSTEHUNG, PASSIONSZYKLUS UND 16 HOCHFESTEN

A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, THE PASSION CYCLE AND 16 MAJOR FEASTS Russian, second half 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered background covered by a golden lacquer, with ornamental engraving along the borders. The Four Evangelists appear in the corners. The edges chipped, vertical cracking, rubbed, the reverse with woodworm infestation. 53.2 x 44.4 cm.