FEINE IKONE MIT DER ALTTESTAMENTLICHEN DREIFALTIGKEIT UND DER OPFERUNG ISAAKS

Origin: Russland, Palech, Anfang 19. Jh.

Technique: Holztafel mit zwei Rückseiten-Sponki. Kowtscheg, Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, partielle Vergoldung

Dimension: 35,4 x 29,5 cm

A VERY FINE ICON OF THE OLD TESTAMENT TRINITY AND THE BINDING OF ISAAC Russian, Palekh, early 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The Three Angels sitting around a table under the tree of Mamre, each blessing and holding a staff, to the left and right in the foreground Abraham and Sarah offering them some food. At the left a servant slaying the tender calf. The lower section showing the arrival, the foot-washing and the sendoff of the Angels. The faces rendered delicately. Executed in great detail on a gold ground. Minor areas of retouching. 35.4 x 29.5 cm.