A RARE AND LARGE ICON OF THE HEAVENLY LADDER OF ST. JOHN KLIMAKOS

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10.11.2017 11:00UTC +02:00
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Lot 1095 | A RARE AND LARGE ICON OF THE HEAVENLY LADDER OF ST. JOHN KLIMAKOS
Russian, Guslicy, 19th century
Tempera on wood panel. The composition organised around the ladder, in the earthly realm against a Church with prominent onion domes topped by a cross, a group of monks preparing for their ascent under the guidance of St. John, the latter portrayed haloed. Three monks depicted on the steps, a group of monks hindered by a devil and falling into the fiery mouth of the monster, that is the personification of hell. A monk successfully reached the top of the ladder and being welcomed by Christ, beyond the level of the clouds the garden of paradise depicted with saints rejoining in the heavenly banquet. On the left border appearing St. Isaiah. Vertical crack minimally restored. 44.5 x 37 cm.

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