DEISIS - Lot 77

DEISIS Russian icon, 19th c. Tempera on panel with gilded background. The enthroned Christ is depicted surrounded by the Virgin of Intercession and Saint John the Baptist, with the archangels Michael and Gabriel behind him, Saint Nicholas, Saint Peter, Saint Paul and a fourth saint at his feet, kneeling, Saint Zossima and Saint Savati, in the cloud, the Old of Days days, an allegory of God the Father. Structurally, the icon is in satisfactory condition, with the varnish completely removed. the varnish has been completely removed, there is a longitudinal break The varnish has been completely lifted, but there is one longitudinal break, which has been glued and masticated, and numerous indentations all over the polychrome surface. 31 x 26 cm This icon was described by Madame Lydia Manic