✅18C RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON RESURECTION CHRIST DESCENT HELL CHRISTIANITY PAINTING

Description: 18th Century circa 1770 -1820 Orthodox Russia Icon 💥 Resurrection of Christ, Christ's Descent into Hell Russian School, Old Believers, late 18th century. Dimensions mm (approx.): 26.0 mm height x 21.0 mm in width x 28 mm in thicknessDimensions Inch (approx.): 10.0 Inch height x 8.25 Inch in width x 1.0 Inch in thickness Material and Construction: This icon, crafted from 18th-century hardwood, is a composite of one panels. Painted on golden leaf with meticulous precision, it features miniature detailing in vibrant gold and red hues. Executed in tempera on gesso on a hard wood panel, the icon is remarkably well-preserved and remains in excellent condition. The artistic state of the icon is essentially perfect, showcasing a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and vibrant colors. Condition: While the icon is in good condition, there are only two minor cracks at the bottom, as visible in the attached photos. The original painting of the gesso adds to the magnificent beauty of the product. The overall artistic state of the icon and the imperial art painting is very good, contributing to the enduring quality of this remarkable piece. Description: Russian School, Old Believers, late 18th century Resurrection of Christ, Christ's Descent into Hell. Tempera, gold leaf on panel. Measurements: 26 x 21 cm. Descent of Christ to hell is one of the most important representations in the Christian iconography. The dynamic composition of this small icon has an ascending character, achieved by superimposing the nimbuses of the saints, which lead the viewer's gaze from the broken portal of hell to the figure of Christ enclosed in the magic mandorla, this being the main image of the whole composition. This anonymous painter's mastery in depicting architectural and natural details is fascinating, as is his use of color.. In Russian icon painting, color has an extremely important symbolic charge, sometimes more profound than the images themselves. In the case of the present work, the predominance of red tones over the rest of the range is evident. The symbolism of red is very heterogeneous, and this icon is a clear example of this, since at the same time it represents both the Passion of Christ and identifies the martyrs with their red chiton, and serves to mark the borders of hell, represented by the open mouth of a monstrous dragon. The title of the icon can be found on the outer border. These features, together with the visual appearance and general stylistics of the icon, lead to the conclusion that it may belong to the workshops of the Old Believers, settled mainly in the Pomorie-Ural area._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAVE MONEY: With combined shipping on multiple item purchases. US buyers can request a combined invoice through eBay once you’ve finished shopping. ATTENTION: Bid with Confidence, Read Description Carefully, Pictures are part of Description. RETURNS ACCEPTED WITHIN 14 days. Shipping/Handling is under Buyer’s responsibility if item not as described and eligible for return. ATTENTION: Item must be returned in same condition as received, including all material such as shipping box and manual when included with the item. ★ ๑۩۞۩๑ ★★★★★ ๑۩۞۩๑ ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀█▓▒░T░H░A░N░K░ Y░O░U░▒▓█▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄ ๑۩۞۩๑ ★★★★★ ๑۩۞۩๑★

Price: 800 USD

Location: North Miami Beach, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-23T14:36:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20 USD