Lot number 1414 - Auction 161
GROSSFORMATIGE IKONE MIT DER VERKLÄRUNG CHRISTI AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, 17th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Partially gilded. In the upper centre, the transfigured Christ stands before a red and green aureole, flanked by Elijah and Moses on Mount Tabor. Three rays, forming the trigon, emanate from his feet towards the disciples Peter, John and James kneeling at the foot of the mountain. The background with a stylized rocky landscape. Saint Basil appears on the left border wearing episcopal vestments. Minimally restored. 56 x 42 cm.