MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
* 186. THE ANASTASIS AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST SURROUNDED BY SIXTEEN MAJOR CALENDAR FEASTS AND WITH PORTRAITS OF THE EVANGELISTS
RUSSIAN, XIX CENTURY
52.6 by 44.7 cm.
7,000-9,000 pounds
The central scene focuses on the Descent of Christ to the Underworld and His Resurrection from the tomb. The border is inscribed with text describing the imagery; sixteen smaller scenes illustrate the most important liturgical feasts.
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