Lot number 1959 - Auction 151
SELTENE UND GROSSFORMATIGE IKONE 'ALLES, WAS ATEM HAT, LOBE DEN HERRN'

A RARE AND LARGE ICON 'LET ALL THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD' Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The icon 'Let All That Has Breath Praise the Lord' depicts the universal praise of God according to Psalm 150:6. Christ is enthroned in heaven, surrounded by angels, the Mother of God, John the Forerunner, and numerous saints. Ordinary believers, animals, birds, and plants are also shown - a vision of the whole creation, everything that lives and breathes, praising God. Edges slightly worn, minor retouching. 52.7 x 45 cm.