MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DEM ERZENGEL MICHAEL ALS SEELENBEGLEITER AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE
Origin: Griechenland, 18. Jh.
Technique: Dünne, aus fünf Brettern zusammengefügte Tafel mit drei Rückseiten-Sponki. Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Nimbus vergoldet
Dimension: 108,5 x 59,3 cm
A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AS PSYCHOPOMP FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE Greek, 18th century Griechenland, 18. Jh. Tempera on wood panel. The halo made of gold. The icon showing Archangel Michael taking the soul of a dead man to lead her to the other life. The archangel shown full-length, with sword, in militarry attire, and with outstretched wings, standing on a nearly dead man. This icon came about since the belief has always been held that the Archangel Michael takes the souls of the dead with the Guardian Angel. Partially restored. 108.5 x 59.3 cm.
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Origin: Griechenland, 18. Jh.
Technique: Dünne, aus fünf Brettern zusammengefügte Tafel mit drei Rückseiten-Sponki. Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Nimbus vergoldet
Dimension: 108,5 x 59,3 cm
A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AS PSYCHOPOMP FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE Greek, 18th century Griechenland, 18. Jh. Tempera on wood panel. The halo made of gold. The icon showing Archangel Michael taking the soul of a dead man to lead her to the other life. The archangel shown full-length, with sword, in militarry attire, and with outstretched wings, standing on a nearly dead man. This icon came about since the belief has always been held that the Archangel Michael takes the souls of the dead with the Guardian Angel. Partially restored. 108.5 x 59.3 cm.
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