1522 - A FINE DOUBLE-SIDED TABLETKA DEPICTING THE THREE WOMEN AT THE EMPTY TOMB AND THREE SELECTED SAINTS Russia, 17th century Thin wooden panel, egg tempera, partial gilding. 23.5 x 19.9 cm (with later frame). Finely painted in great detail; the halos are made of gold. A finely detailed icon executed in predominantly red tones. The soldiers’ armor is delicately ornamented. In the background, a hilly landscape and a cityscape frame the scene. On the reverse side, there is a full-figure depiction of Sts. Alexander Nevsky, Cyril, and Paisius. The background and border have been stripped down to gesso and minimally restored. 23.5 x 19.9 cm (with later frame).

A FINE DOUBLE-SIDED TABLETKA DEPICTING THE THREE WOMEN AT THE EMPTY TOMB AND THREE SELECTED SAINTS Russia, 17th century Thin wooden panel, egg tempera, partial gilding. 23.5 x 19.9 cm (with later frame). Finely painted in great detail; the halos are made of gold. A finely detailed icon executed in predominantly red tones. The soldiers’ armor is delicately ornamented. In the background, a hilly landscape and a cityscape frame the scene. On the reverse side, there is a full-figure depiction of Sts. Alexander Nevsky, Cyril, and Paisius. The background and border have been stripped down to gesso and minimally restored. 23.5 x 19.9 cm (with later frame). FINE DOUBLE-SIDED TABLETKA DEPICTING THE WOMEN AT THE EMPTY TOMB AND THREE SAINTS Russia, 17th century. Thin wooden panel, egg tempera, partial gilding. 23.5 x 19.9 cm (with later frame). An icon executed in richly detailed painting, dominated by the color red. Fine ornamentation on the soldiers’ armor. In the background, a hilly landscape and a cityscape frame the scene. On the reverse, full-length depictions of Saints Alexander Nevsky, Cyril, and Paisius. Color on the border has worn off; minimal restoration.