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1678 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE PROPHET NAHUM WITH THE VISION OF CHRIST ON THE MOUNTAIN; Russian, 18th century; tempera on wood panel with kovcheg, partially gilded. The composition presumably refers to Nahum 1:15: “Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings and proclaims peace.” The Old Testament prophecy is interpreted here in a Christological manner and visualized through the appearance of Christ on the mountain. Set into a later panel (vrezka), minimally restored. 25.1 x 26.5 cm.
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AN ICON DEPICTING THE PROPHET NAHUM WITH THE VISION OF CHRIST ON THE MOUNTAIN; Russian, 18th century; tempera on wood panel with kovcheg, partially gilded. The composition presumably refers to Nahum 1:15: “Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings and proclaims peace.” The Old Testament prophecy is interpreted here in a Christological manner and visualized through the appearance of Christ on the mountain. Set into a later panel (vrezka), minimally restored. 25.1 x 26.5 cm. ICON DEPICTING THE PROPHET NAHUM WITH THE VISION OF CHRIST ON THE MOUNTAIN Russia, 18th century. Wood panel with a crossbar on the back. Kovcheg, egg tempera on a chalk ground, partial gilding. 25.1 x 26.5 cm. The depiction presumably refers to Nahum 1:15: “Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings and proclaims peace.” The Old Testament prophecy is interpreted here in a Christological sense and visually represented through the appearance of Christ on the mountain. Set into a later panel (vrezka), minimally restored.
Auction details
161-III: Art & Icons from the Orthodox World. Part 3Auction house
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