8 June 2009
RUSSIAN (POVOLZHYE), LATE XVIII CENTURY
40.2 by 33 cm.
1,400-1,800 pounds
Shown half-length, in blessing and supporting the open Gospels on His lap, His long hair falls loose on His shoulders. His red chiton and blue himation with subtle gold highlights. His radiating halo and the background with punched rhomboid and floral decoration.
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