Extended Deesis Russian, 1st half of the 19th century. Tempera over chalk ground on wood. Christ enthroned in the centre, flanked by the Mother of God and John the Fifth as intercessor. Behind the richly decorated throne are the archangels Gabriel and Michael and the apostle princes Peter and Paul, each accompanied by 3 saints. On the left: St. Artemios, martyr Blasij and apostle John. On the right: Apostle Bartholomew, Martyr Antipas and St. Nicholas. Next to the three-tiered footstool kneel 3 saints each: monastery founders Antony and Feodosy (in front), St. Eudokia and St. Sergey of Radonesh (left) and St. Paraskeva and monk-father Varlaam of Chutyn (right). In the middle of the upper part of the painting God the Father in aureole. 43x34,5 cm. - Paint slightly cracked, small missing parts and retouching. Restored border.

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