Russian icon of the Baptism of Christ, antique board restored, 19th century 30x25 cm
Russian icon of the Baptism of Christ, antique board restored, 19th century 32x27 cm. Precious icon from Russia, representing the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan river. For the orthodoxes the Baptism of Christ is much important then the Nativity, because it is a main theophany, full manifestation of Jesus' divinity.
The particularity of this icon is the apparent absence of the dove, evidently deleted by the time due to less resistent colours.
This icon, surrounded by a simple red frame, represent ...
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Russian icon of the Baptism of Christ, antique board restored, 19th century 32x27 cm. Precious icon from Russia, representing the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan river. For the orthodoxes the Baptism of Christ is much important then the Nativity, because it is a main theophany, full manifestation of Jesus' divinity.
The particularity of this icon is the apparent absence of the dove, evidently deleted by the time due to less resistent colours.
This icon, surrounded by a simple red frame, represent Jesus in the water with the Baptist touching his head. Around them, there is only a peaceful landscape.
Board of the Czarist era of the 19th century, made of wood levkas and painted by hand on gold leaf with egg tempera.
Delivered with certificate of authenticity.
