Russian icon, Ascension to Heaven of the Prophet Elijah, 19th century
Russian icon, Ascension to Heaven of the Prophet Elijah, 19th century. Antique icon of the beginning of the 19th century from Moscow, celebrating different episodes of Prophet Elijah's life, culminating with his ascension to Heaven on a chariot of fire. In the centre, he is represented with the prophetic mantle on his shoulders. On the left, we find the apparition of the angel to the sleeping prophet before going up to the mountain Oreb.
On bottom right, Elijah is accompanied by his disciple Elis...
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Russian icon, Ascension to Heaven of the Prophet Elijah, 19th century. Antique icon of the beginning of the 19th century from Moscow, celebrating different episodes of Prophet Elijah's life, culminating with his ascension to Heaven on a chariot of fire. In the centre, he is represented with the prophetic mantle on his shoulders. On the left, we find the apparition of the angel to the sleeping prophet before going up to the mountain Oreb.
On bottom right, Elijah is accompanied by his disciple Elisha during the crossing of the Jordan River.
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Measures: 31.5x27 cm.
