A large Russian icon depicting the Crucifix, the summit of Golgotha, the Mother of God, Mary Magdalene, John the Theologian and the Roman soldier flanking the central image, two angels with veiled hands kneeling towards the Cross, Lord Sabaoth emerging from the open heavens above, blessing and holding the globus cruciger. Tempera on wooden panel with “kovcheg”, inlayed with centre bronze cross. C. 1800. 53.5×45.5 cm.

Russian theme, 7 June 2021

Icons

12,000–15,000 DKK