IKONE MIT DER SYNAXIS DER ERZENGEL
AN ICON SHOWING THE SYNAXIS OF THE ARCHANGELS Russian, 2nd half 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. An assembly of angels, each bearing a heraldic staff and wearing Ecclesiastical vestments, the two angels in the foreground supporting a medallion with the image of Christ Emmanuel blessing and holding a closed scroll. The foreground with swirling clouds. Painted with alternate greens and reds with dense chrysography. Six selected saints on the borders including Sts. Boniface and Barabara. Minimally restored. 33.2 x 27.8 cm.