Lot number 532A - Auction 156
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DEN GESCHEHNISSEN UM DIE GEBURT CHRISTI

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST Russian, circa 1600 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The folds of the garments and the background made of gold. The icon depicting the Nativity of Christ as described in the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and the Protoevangelium with the Nativity itself at the top, the flight into Egypt below, the slaughter of the innocents, Herod taking counsel, Joseph's dream, and so on. Minor losses to the borders, partially restored. 35.7 x 30.1 cm.