1850y. RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ORTHODOX ICON JESUS CHRIST HIS TOMB OIL PAINT CROSS PIN

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1850y. RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ORTHODOX ICON JESUS CHRIST HIS TOMB OIL PAINT CROSS PIN:
$600.00

19th Century circa 1870 -1900 Rare RussiaChristianityIcon

💥Russian Icon “CHRIST IN HIS TOMB” Fantastic Royal ImperialTreasury
Holy Prayer Icon from the Great SacramentsOld Believers"Jesus Christ in His Tomb"

Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel. Executed on a gold ground.The icon can help evoke a feeling of connection with the god, contemplation Peace and calm Soul. Icons have been used throughout history as aids in prayer and meditation, providing a tangible focal point for one's spiritual reflections. The Saints, depicted in the icon with their virtues, can serve as inspirational figures and sources of comfort. Many individuals find that gazing upon an icon during moments of prayer or reflection brings about a sense of closeness to the divine and a reminder of the spiritual values they aspire to embody.

Dimensions mm (approx.):19.0 mm height x 40.50 mm in width x 28 mm in thickness

Dimensions Inch (approx.):7.5 Inch height x 16.00 Inch in width x 1.0 Inch in thickness

Material and Construction:This icon, crafted from 19th-century hardwood, is a composite of one panels. Painted on gesso with meticulous precision, it features miniature detailing in vibrant green and light brown hues. Executed in tempera on gesso on a hard wood panel, the icon is remarkably well-preserved and remains in excellent condition. The artistic state of the icon is essentially perfect, showcasing a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and vibrant colors..

Condition:While the icon is in good condition, as visible in the attached photos. The original painting of the gesso adds to the magnificent beauty of the product. The overall artistic state of the icon and the imperial art painting is very good, contributing to the enduring quality of this remarkable piece.

Description:This image depicts the iconic scene of "CHRIST IN HIS TOMB," symbolizing God's unexpected and profoundly transformative act, turning the tomb into a womb from which new and everlasting life emerges. This exceptional multi-partite icon, dating from the great 19th century (presumably the 1870s – 1900s), is an Imperial Russian Blessed Icon. Executed on a hard wooden panel, it is hand-painted with egg tempera on chalk ground, adorned with gilded plating on the wood. The overall condition appears to be quite good, considering its age.
A truly fantastic Royal Imperial Icon, this masterpiece from Russia is a remarkable example of egg tempera painting. The presentation of "CHRIST IN HIS TOMB" on this gold Royal Christian Church Icon is a beautiful depiction of a rare theme. The icon stands out for its original and vivid artistic expressiveness, characteristic of the best samples of the Northern manner of icon-painting. This rare icon showcases the perfect craftsmanship of the Russian icon painter, making it a truly valuable and distinctive piece.
The Epitaphios is a large icon, usually embroidered, that depicts the burial of Christ. The name, epitaphios, literally means “winding-sheet”,
and is used in services of Holy (Good) Friday and Holy Saturday to re-present the burial and funeral of Christ.
💥Glory to You, O God, Glory to YouBy your death, you transform that which is mortal;By your burial, you transform that which is corruptible;By your divinity, you draw us up from the abyss.For, that which you assume, you make immortal;Your flesh, O Master, did not undergo corruption,And your soul did not remain in Hades where you were a stranger.
The most holy Temple is destroyed,But he raises up the fallen tabernacle;For he who dwells in the highest heaven, the New Adam,Goes down into Hades to raise up the first Adam.O youths, bless the Lord;Praise him, you priests;And let the whole nation exalt him forever…
💥…O marvelous wonder!I conceived you in a wondrous way, O my eternal Son,And I was happier than all women,For I did not suffer any pain.But today I see you lifeless, O my God,And a sword of sadness pierces me in a most cruel manner;But arise, O Lord, that I may extol you…
… O Mother, the earth covers me by my own will;But the guardians of Hades shudder to see me,Wearing the bloody garment of punishment;For, on the Cross, I have struck down my enemies;I shall arise as God, and you shall be exalted….