Lot number 1530 - Auction 161
HÖLLENFAHRT CHRISTI UND BEFREIUNG DER VORVÄTER AUS DEM HADES

AN ICON SHOWING THE HARROWING OF HELL AND THE LIBERATION OF THE FOREFATHERS FROM HADES Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Partially gilded. In the central field, Christ is depicted before a green radiating mandorla, standing upon the shattered gates of Hell. With his right hand he grasps Adam by the hand, raising him from Hell. Behind Adam stand further souls awaiting salvation, including Solomon and David and Saint John the Forerunner. To the right, Eve kneels, followed by apostles and Old Testament righteous figures. Two selected saints on the borders. The flesh tones very finely executed, the folds of the garments modelled in white and beige. Vertical crack restored. 33.5 x 30 cm.