Lot number 560 - Auction 156
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER DARBRINGUNG CHRISTI IM TEMPEL

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST TO THE TEMPLE Russian, circa 1600 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Symeon the Righteous with veiled hands holding Christ in front of an altar. The Mother of God extending her hands to receive the baby, the Prophetess Anna standing behind her, at the left Joseph bearing a cage. An architectural setting in the background, the garments rendered with saturated tones. The background and border stripped to gesso. 31.6 x 26.7 cm.