Lot number 1666 - Auction 156
SEHR FEINE UND GROSSE IKONE MIT CHRISTUS VON SMOLENSK

A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON SHOWING CHRIST OF SMOLENSK Russian, early 18th century Tempera on wood panel. Christ represented standing in a frontal position, his right hand raised in a blessing gesture and his left hand holding the Gospels, to either side of Him Sts. Varlaam Khutynski and St. Sergius of Radonezh, kneeling in prayer at his feet, in the upper part of the icon, to the right and left of Christ, are angels with the instruments of the Passion. Five selected saints on the borders, Sts. Stephen, Irina and Akilina among them. Losses to the edges, wearings. 39.6 x 36.1 cm.