Lot number 615 - Auction 156
MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DER TAUFE CHRISTI AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, 16th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Showing Christ in the centre standing in the River Jordan, making a sign of blessing with his right hand, John the Forerunner standing on the left baptizing Christ, three angels standing on the other bank, their hands veiled in reverence, the segment of heaven in the upper part, from which descends the Holy Spirit, depicted as a dove. The borders later added, partially restored. 74.3 x 48.7 cm.