Lot number 1435 - Auction 161
GROSSFORMATIGE IKONE MIT DER HÖLLENFAHRT UND AUFERSTEHUNG, DEM PASSIONSZYKLUS UND HOCHFESTEN DES ORTHODOXEN KIRCHENJAHRES

A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, THE PASSION CYCLE AND MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH YEAR Russian, late 18th century Tempera on wood panel over canvas. The silvered background covered by a golden lacquer. Losses to the border, minimally rubbed. 53 x 41.5 cm.