Icon - Wood - Synaxis/Archangel

In the upper right area a small fragment of the leaf gilding had come loose; it has been professionally reattached. Russian/Orthodox icon “Assembly of the Archangels” – historically dated to the end of the 16th century Large-format Orthodox icon depicting the Assembly of the Archangels. At the center appears Christ in a circular medallion, surrounded by an impressive host of angels and multi-winged seraphim. The composition is arranged hierarchically around the central Christ image and corresponds to the traditional iconography of the heavenly hosts. The icon has a gold-colored background as well as a richly colored execution in red, blue, green and ochre. The angels wear nimbi and sometimes hold long staffs. The Cyrillic inscriptions in the upper area are still clearly legible; among them is “СЕРАФИМЫ” (Seraphim). Technique: Tempera/Oil (?) on wood, gold-colored background Motif: Assembly of the Archangels / heavenly hosts Cultural area: Orthodox, presumably Russian cultural circle Dating: historically dated as late 16th century; dating not independently verified Support: wooden panel Condition: age-appropriate condition with noticeable signs of use, craquelure, losses and restoration traces; see photos.

Estimate:£168.54

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