1521 - A FINE DOUBLE-SIDED TABLETKA DEPICTING CHRIST CARRYING THE CROSS, THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST, THE DEPOSITION FROM THE CROSS, AND THE ENTOMBMENT; THE REVERSE DEPICTS THE DESCENT INTO HELL. Russia, 16th century. Russian, 16th century. Canvas primed on both sides, egg tempera, partial gilding. 31 x 26.8 cm. In very good condition. The miniature painting is rendered finely and in great detail, with the predominant greens and reds standing out against the gold background. The events are depicted either against architectural backdrops or mountainous landscapes. Set into an icon frame in the 19th century. Minor losses; minimally restored. 31 x 26.8 cm.

A FINE DOUBLE-SIDED TABLETKA DEPICTING CHRIST CARRYING THE CROSS, THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST, THE DEPOSITION FROM THE CROSS, AND THE ENTOMBMENT; THE REVERSE DEPICTS THE DESCENT INTO HELL. Russia, 16th century. Russian, 16th century. Canvas primed on both sides, egg tempera, partial gilding. 31 x 26.8 cm. In very good condition. The miniature painting is rendered finely and in great detail, with the predominant greens and reds standing out against the gold background. The events are depicted either against architectural backdrops or mountainous landscapes. Set into an icon frame in the 19th century. Minor losses; minimally restored. 31 x 26.8 cm. FINE TABLET DEPICTING THE STATION OF THE CROSS, THE CRUCIFIXION, THE DESCENT FROM THE CROSS, THE ENTERAL BURIAL, AND CHRIST’S DESCENT INTO HADES Russia, 16th century. Canvas primed on both sides, egg tempera, partial gilding. 31 x 26.8 cm. A tabletka executed in very fine, detailed painting, which was set in an icon frame in the 19th century. Minor paint flaking, minor restoration.