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1600 - AN EXTREMELY RARE AND LARGE ICON, "THE WORD BECAME FLESH" Russian, mid- to second half of the 18th century; tempera on wood panel. The ornately decorated border is gilded and features chrysography. This extremely rare iconographic depiction of “The Word Became Flesh” refers to the Gospel of John (John 1:14). At the center, the youthful Christ appears wearing only a loincloth within a radiant mandorla. He is flanked by adoring angels, with cherubim and seraphim at his feet. At the upper border, God the Father is depicted as the “Ancient of Days,” from whom a ray of light containing the dove of the Holy Spirit descends toward Christ. Partially restored. 43.2 x 36 cm.
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AN EXTREMELY RARE AND LARGE ICON, "THE WORD BECAME FLESH" Russian, mid- to second half of the 18th century; tempera on wood panel. The ornately decorated border is gilded and features chrysography. This extremely rare iconographic depiction of “The Word Became Flesh” refers to the Gospel of John (John 1:14). At the center, the youthful Christ appears wearing only a loincloth within a radiant mandorla. He is flanked by adoring angels, with cherubim and seraphim at his feet. At the upper border, God the Father is depicted as the “Ancient of Days,” from whom a ray of light containing the dove of the Holy Spirit descends toward Christ. Partially restored. 43.2 x 36 cm. EXTREMELY RARE AND LARGE ICON “THE WORD BECAME FLESH” Russia, mid- to late 18th century. Two boards joined together with two sponki on the ends. Egg tempera on a chalk ground, ornately designed gilded border, chrysography. 43.2 x 36 cm. This extremely rare iconographic depiction of the theme “The Word Became Flesh” refers to the Gospel of John (John 1:14). In the center appears the youthful Christ, clothed only in a loincloth, within a luminous mandorla of rays. He is flanked by adoring angels; cherubim and seraphim appear at his feet. At the top of the painting, God the Father is depicted as the “Ancient of Days,” from whom a beam of light carrying the dove of the Holy Spirit descends upon Christ. Partially restored. Bibliography: E. Haustein-Bartsch (ed.): Pforte des Himmels, Bielefeld 2008, Cat. 44.
Auction details
161-III: Art & Icons from the Orthodox World. Part 3Auction house
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