Lot number 1823 - Auction 156
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT CHRISTUS 'EINGEBORENER SOHN, WORT GOTTES'

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING CHRIST 'ONLY BEGOTTEN SON' Russian, Vyg region, circa 1800 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The panel depicting Christ Emmanuel enthroned in the centre, surrounded by a large aureole, above are the Trinity and God Sabaoth with two angels to the left and to the right. In the lower right a triumphant skeleton holding a scythe astride an apocalyptic beast symbolising Death, a victorious Christ dressed in armour opposite. The lower border partially restored. 35.1 x 30 cm.